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Y299 JGS

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

7,938 mi
Last recorded7,938 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 JGS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 7,938 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 7,938 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024
Fail 16 Apr 2024

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 47,583 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 47,583 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 May 2022 45,918 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 45,918 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 40,944 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,347 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 39,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,126 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 32,837 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 32,836 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,560 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,390 miles

advise play in clutch lever pivot point

Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,652 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 30,804 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 30,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 29,925 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 29,925 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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Y299 JGS is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y299 JGS, 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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Y299 JGS is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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