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Y166 ROR

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,513 mi
Last recorded39,513 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 ROR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 39,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 38,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 38,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 36,601 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 36,601 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2018 36,070 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 36,032 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,242 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,322 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,269 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 28,144 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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Y166 ROR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y166 ROR, 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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Y166 ROR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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