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Y124 KNC

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,440 mi
Last recorded49,440 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 KNC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 49,440 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play heads bearing notchy when handle bars move from lock to lock (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,320 miles

Central Rear Suspension slightly loose rear sus linkage slight movement on upper mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain worn and requires adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,026 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,488 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 47,488 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,467 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 45,455 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,135 miles

rear brake spongy

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,589 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,065 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,020 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,563 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 36,563 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,658 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 33,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,003 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 30,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,898 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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Y124 KNC is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y124 KNC, 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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Y124 KNC is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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