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Y878 HDU

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,449 mi
Last recorded5,449 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 HDU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 5,449 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 5,449 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 5,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 3,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 3,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 3,092 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 3,077 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slight loss of damping effort from rear shock absorber. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 3,062 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 3,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 2,955 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 2,936 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 2,912 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 2,893 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 2,853 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 2,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 2,816 miles

rear brake slight binding

Pass 27 Apr 2011 2,768 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 2,637 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 2,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 2,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 2,291 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 2,243 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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Y878 HDU is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y878 HDU, 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 Y878 HDU registered?

Y878 HDU is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y878 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y878 HDU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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