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Y298 NJN

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,546 mi
Last recorded66,546 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 NJN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,546 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

exhaust collecter badly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 66,546 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

exhaust collecter badly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,959 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,843 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,952 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,827 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

both front fork seal dust covers deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,432 miles

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

front fork seal dust covers deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,165 miles

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

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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Y298 NJN is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y298 NJN, 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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Y298 NJN is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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