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X543 KMW

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

64,891 mi
Last recorded64,891 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 KMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 64,891 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 64,882 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 59,871 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 56,413 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 52,115 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,259 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 46,259 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,168 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,384 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 42,384 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 40,907 miles

Rear tyre~ slight perish in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,609 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 39,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride connecting link not fitted correctly (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Fork dust seals deteriorated

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel filler corroded but seal not leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded swingarm (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,432 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,336 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fork dust seals deteriorated

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,252 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 39,252 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,910 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))

Fail 24 Mar 2012 38,910 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))

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,653 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,653 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 37,744 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,350 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,032 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,381 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 33,381 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,846 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 32,834 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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X543 KMW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X543 KMW, 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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X543 KMW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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