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Y683 XCK

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,542 mi
Last recorded30,542 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY683 XCK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 30,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 29,998 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Upper Engine valve cover leaking oil

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain has several seized links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 29,970 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Suspension has negligible damping or compression (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Lower Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake pedal fouls exhaust system, restricted travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Upper Engine valve cover leaking oil

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain has several seized links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 29,943 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings notchy and central position (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Upper Engine valve cover leaking oil

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 29,717 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 25,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 25,186 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,615 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,161 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 21,161 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,974 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 17,563 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 17,534 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 17,328 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 17,041 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 15,844 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 13,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,892 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 7,377 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 4,225 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 2,071 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 513 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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Y683 XCK is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y683 XCK, 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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Y683 XCK is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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