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Y49 FYA

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,262 mi
Last recorded52,262 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 FYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,262 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,518 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

slight interferance on rear lamp

Fail 23 Feb 2016 45,515 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

slight interferance on lights

Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,363 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 44,363 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,964 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,186 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,327 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,010 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 30,010 miles

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,556 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 28,556 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 26,659 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,659 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,059 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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Y49 FYA is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y49 FYA, 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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Y49 FYA is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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