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Y705 FDV

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,263 mi
Last recorded14,263 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 FDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 14,263 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 14,210 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 13,946 miles

direction markers on front tyre not present

Pass 17 Aug 2020 13,517 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 12,829 miles

rear indicators slightly to close

rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 3 Apr 2018 12,076 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,928 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated collectors (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,651 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 11,651 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,651 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 11,548 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre starting to perish on side walls

Fail 15 Jun 2010 11,548 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 11,540 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 11,540 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 11,540 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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Y705 FDV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y705 FDV, 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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Y705 FDV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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