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X871 AAN

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

38,417 mi
Last recorded38,417 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 AAN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 38,417 miles

Brake linkage excessively corroded rear brake arm loose (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fork yoke modification unsafe steering stops not affective (2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play excessive play in steering bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

unable to test front wheel bearings or brake disc runout > brake staying on

Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,750 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 36,745 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Switchgear loose

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 29,339 miles

Brake locking device missing Non-locknut at rear torque arm (3.2.A1e)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure Nyloc not engaged with thread (2.4.A.2b)

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

Handlebar clamps reverse fitted

Nearside Switchgear loose

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. To RHS (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 33,169 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 33,168 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 100 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 1 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,593 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 46,545 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,118 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,096 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,096 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 45,096 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,096 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear tyre has been plugged, but repair looks to be safe

Fail 22 Mar 2006 36,620 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,620 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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X871 AAN is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X871 AAN, 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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X871 AAN is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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