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Y615 GCA

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,063 mi
Last recorded39,063 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY615 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,063 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 38,771 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 38,765 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

bike running poorly

both tyre pressures topped up prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,189 miles

Front front tyre pressure at 4.2psi when bike presented rear tyre pressure at 12.7psi when bike presented tyre pressures adjusted to 36 front and 39 rear.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,288 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,538 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,916 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 31,916 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,688 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,936 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 15,023 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,023 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 11,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front and rear pads slightly binding

Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,932 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 8,947 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 7,999 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 7,999 miles

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

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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Y615 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y615 GCA, 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 Y615 GCA registered?

Y615 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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