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Y129 VFF

2001 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,731 mi
Last recorded29,731 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 VFF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 29,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 29,409 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 29,125 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 28,510 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 28,020 miles

Front cables slightly loose round steering head.

Front slight cracks in side walls

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear slight cracks in side walls.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 27,873 miles

Front slight cracks in side walls.

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 27,462 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,033 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear rear tyre as cracks on side walls

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 35,561 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 35,552 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,662 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,129 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 31,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 20,620 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,641 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 17,624 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 17,624 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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Y129 VFF is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 Y129 VFF, 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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Y129 VFF is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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