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X551 BAM

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,407 mi
Last recorded9,407 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 BAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 9,407 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 8,978 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 8,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 8,409 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 8,384 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 8,330 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 8,330 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 7,783 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 7,490 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,555 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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X551 BAM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 X551 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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X551 BAM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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