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X161 AVV

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

31,030 mi
Last recorded31,030 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 AVV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 31,030 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 30,788 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 30,788 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 30,255 miles

Rear Disc slight bent

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 30,255 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Disc slight bent

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 30,255 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Disc slight bent

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 28,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 28,574 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,147 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 23,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 23,603 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 23,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 22,454 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 21,220 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2015 20,011 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 May 2013 17,575 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 May 2013 17,575 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,238 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 15,409 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 15,409 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 13,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 11,162 miles

front brakes binding on borderline

Pass 11 Oct 2006 9,172 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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X161 AVV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X161 AVV, 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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What year was X161 AVV registered?

X161 AVV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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