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X78 BAM

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,107 mi
Last recorded32,107 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 BAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 32,107 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 31,308 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 30,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 29,490 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 29,410 miles

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

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

Rear tyre sidewall perishing/cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2021 29,325 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 29,203 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,170 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,955 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,666 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 26,788 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,788 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,375 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,295 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 22,295 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,171 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,737 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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X78 BAM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X78 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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X78 BAM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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