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Y223 XBM

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,630 mi
Last recorded42,630 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 XBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 42,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2024 42,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 38,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,985 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 36,864 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer is corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute When engine speed is increased (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 35,295 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 35,295 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,580 miles

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

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,116 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 29,116 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 27,193 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 24,910 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,315 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 21,532 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,402 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 18,931 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,161 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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Y223 XBM 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 77.8%.

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 Y223 XBM, 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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Y223 XBM is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 August 2001.

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