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Y498 NBY

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,940 mi
Last recorded65,940 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 NBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 65,940 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear brake discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 65,934 miles

Front Position lamp not working side light not working. (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear brake discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 62,211 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,036 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 62,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 60,064 miles

Front Tyre starting to perish

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 53,803 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 53,803 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 48,154 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 48,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Apr 2014 41,921 miles

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 37,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,164 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,979 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,234 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,060 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,138 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 25,138 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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Y498 NBY is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y498 NBY, 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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Y498 NBY is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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