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Y442 VHR

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,249 mi
Last recorded41,249 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 VHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 41,249 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 39,314 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 39,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,371 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 37,311 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on Not working (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,624 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 31,624 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,304 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,243 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 23,685 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,685 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,358 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 18,426 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 15,696 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 13,083 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 10,027 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 10,027 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 7,422 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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Y442 VHR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y442 VHR, 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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What year was Y442 VHR registered?

Y442 VHR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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