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Y50 SWN

2012 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,309 mi
Last recorded45,309 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XJ60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 SWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 45,309 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 45,129 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 44,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2025 44,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 43,356 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 41,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,671 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 34,072 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 30,570 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 28,521 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,117 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 17,838 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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Y50 SWN is a 2012 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 20,303 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 Y50 SWN, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y50 SWN registered?

Y50 SWN is a 2012 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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