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Y944 NLY

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,693 mi
Last recorded42,693 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 NLY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,693 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,800 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 41,800 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 41,790 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,248 miles

Rear disc worn, cannot check disc performance till caliper is repaired.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 33,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear disc worn, cannot check disc performance till caliper is repaired.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 26,759 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 25,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,866 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 21,866 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 18,811 miles

both front calipers damp no leak found on test

slight travel on front brake lever

Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,460 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 16,095 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 16,095 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 15,618 miles

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

headlamp pattern poor †Burning on rear tyre sidewall

Fail 4 Jul 2006 15,618 miles

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear tyre has burning marks to the sidewall.

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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Y944 NLY is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y944 NLY, 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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Y944 NLY is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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