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X187 WTW

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,668 mi
Last recorded31,668 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 WTW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 31,668 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 31,668 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 30,546 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 30,546 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 29,773 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 28,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 26,099 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,270 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 24,270 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 22,006 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,138 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 18,888 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 18,888 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,117 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 18,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,403 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,367 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 15,159 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,159 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 13,381 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,345 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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X187 WTW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 19,582 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 X187 WTW, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X187 WTW registered?

X187 WTW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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