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Y487 NLO

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,245 mi
Last recorded28,245 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 NLO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,245 miles

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

long travel on front brake lever

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,834 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 17,940 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,346 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 8,081 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 7,031 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 7,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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Y487 NLO is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y487 NLO, 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 Y487 NLO registered?

Y487 NLO is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y487 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y487 NLO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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