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X234 ECE

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,826 mi
Last recorded52,826 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 ECE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 52,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 51,582 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 51,582 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 50,699 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 12 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 12 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,550 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,471 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,791 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,118 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 22,118 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jun 2011 21,853 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,679 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,176 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 14,951 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 May 2005 11,415 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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X234 ECE is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X234 ECE, 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 X234 ECE registered?

X234 ECE is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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