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Y36 OFU

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,270 mi
Last recorded31,270 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 OFU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 31,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at headers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2025 31,270 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at headers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2024 29,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 27,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 23,994 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 23,791 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 19,862 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 18,487 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 16,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,709 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 14,078 miles

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,078 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 10,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 4,888 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 4,607 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 4,254 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 3,665 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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Y36 OFU is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y36 OFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y36 OFU registered?

Y36 OFU is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y36 OFU safe to buy?

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