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X438 NFC

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,238 mi
Last recorded31,238 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 NFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 31,238 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 30,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,095 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,400 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,869 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Slight oil leak from nearside of engine

Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,297 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 15,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,573 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 11,855 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 10,002 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 9,957 miles

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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X438 NFC is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X438 NFC, 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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X438 NFC is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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