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X601 KMW

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,222 mi
Last recorded21,222 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 KMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 21,222 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 20,399 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 20,399 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 19,876 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 19,856 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 19,825 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 19,115 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 19,068 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 18,435 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 18,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,209 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 9,425 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 8,175 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 8,133 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 8,006 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 7,804 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 7,465 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,082 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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X601 KMW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X601 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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What year was X601 KMW registered?

X601 KMW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X601 KMW safe to buy?

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