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X62 HJM

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,995 mi
Last recorded44,995 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX62 HJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 44,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 44,291 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2024 43,175 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 43,152 miles

Central Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,889 miles

Front Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 41,486 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 41,486 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jan 2022 41,481 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,375 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 41,375 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,496 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 40,377 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,328 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 40,311 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,038 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,114 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 38,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,564 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,388 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,145 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 69,610 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 69,610 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,652 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,484 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,929 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,142 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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X62 HJM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X62 HJM, 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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What year was X62 HJM registered?

X62 HJM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 November 2000.

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