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Y551 XJE

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,059 mi
Last recorded47,059 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 XJE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 47,059 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Feb 2022 47,059 miles

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

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,472 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 40,297 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 35,232 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has sum play

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 35,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 34,896 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,355 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,353 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,268 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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Y551 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y551 XJE, 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 Y551 XJE registered?

Y551 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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