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Y231 UHK

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,093 mi
Last recorded51,093 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 UHK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 51,093 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 48,689 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 46,897 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 46,855 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 42,400 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 37,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 35,617 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,362 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,455 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,825 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,823 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 18,821 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 13,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 13,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,111 miles

Front Fork Dust Seals Deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,560 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,487 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 6,759 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 5,403 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 UHK is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y231 UHK, 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 UHK is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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