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Y912 YBC

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,760 mi
Last recorded16,760 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 YBC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 16,760 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 16,748 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2025 16,546 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 16,180 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 15,875 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 15,777 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 6,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 6,615 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 6,615 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2008 6,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 6,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,034 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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Y912 YBC is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 19,582 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y912 YBC, 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 Y912 YBC registered?

Y912 YBC is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y912 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y912 YBC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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