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Y231 HMV

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,140 mi
Last recorded21,140 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 HMV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 21,140 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 18,724 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 18,724 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 17,601 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Rear none standard silencer fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 17,538 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 17,256 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 17,256 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 16,342 miles

drive chain has slight tight spot when wheel is turned

Fail 14 May 2018 16,274 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

drive chain has slight tight spot when wheel is turned

Pass 5 May 2017 15,650 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 14,686 miles

front brake lever spongy

Pass 28 Aug 2014 14,551 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 14,547 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 13,768 miles

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

front tyre showing signs of perrishing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 12,423 miles

head races slightly tight

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front and reae tyre starting to perrish

Pass 5 Jul 2011 11,343 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 8,459 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 7,216 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,626 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 5,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 4,278 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 4,278 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 3,466 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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Y231 HMV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y231 HMV, 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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Y231 HMV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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