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Y840 GDY

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,343 mi
Last recorded20,343 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 GDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,343 miles

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

drive chain corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 20,343 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

drive chain corroded

Pass 14 May 2011 19,787 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,719 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 17,719 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 16,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 14,973 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 14,964 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear 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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Y840 GDY is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y840 GDY, 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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Y840 GDY is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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