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Y531 MVT

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,945 mi
Last recorded40,945 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 MVT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2025 40,945 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 38,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 35,122 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 32,085 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 28,271 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive on limit (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front position lamp not working

Headlamp dip beam kick up wrong way

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 23,768 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 22,062 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 21,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 20,941 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 20,693 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 20,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,167 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,136 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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Y531 MVT is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y531 MVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y531 MVT registered?

Y531 MVT is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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