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X497 BAM

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,960 mi
Last recorded50,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 BAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 50,960 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 50,960 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,444 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,874 miles

main stand bushes worn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,267 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 40,169 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,969 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 35,575 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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X497 BAM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X497 BAM, 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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X497 BAM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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