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Y491 TKN

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,391 mi
Last recorded25,391 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 TKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 25,391 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 25,099 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 24,668 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 24,662 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 24,074 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 23,439 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 23,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,806 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 17,876 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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Y491 TKN is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y491 TKN, 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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Y491 TKN is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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