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W98 VLW

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,886 mi
Last recorded51,886 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 VLW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 51,886 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 51,877 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 51,877 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,168 miles

Centre exhaust holed and corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2021 50,198 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 49,310 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front securing bolt on rear hugger loose

Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,120 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 49,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,878 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 47,608 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,751 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer clamps (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 40,751 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer clamps (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 31,861 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2015 31,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 20,390 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,706 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2010 18,629 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,858 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 16,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 14,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,670 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?

Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
835
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,907
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,271
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,192
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,135
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 965
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 590
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W98 VLW is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 21,122 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W98 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W98 VLW is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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