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Y905 JSG

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,297 mi
Last recorded13,297 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 JSG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 13,297 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 13,063 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 13,044 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 12,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 12,530 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 11,276 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 10,791 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 9,412 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 9,258 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 9,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 8,557 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 6,693 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 6,692 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 4,705 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 4,393 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 4,389 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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Y905 JSG is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y905 JSG, 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 Y905 JSG registered?

Y905 JSG is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y905 JSG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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