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Y492 FAR

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,855 mi
Last recorded34,855 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 FAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 34,855 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 34,855 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 32,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 30,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 29,792 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 29,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 28,980 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 27,817 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 27,817 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 27,169 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 27,169 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 26,040 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 26,040 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 25,298 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,772 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 22,470 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 18,282 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 12,724 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 12,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 7,516 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 5,459 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,414 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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Y492 FAR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 Y492 FAR, 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 Y492 FAR registered?

Y492 FAR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y492 FAR safe to buy?

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