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YE09 XLW

2009 Yamaha XJ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Yamaha XJ615,959 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 XLW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 29,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 29,232 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 29,109 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working left (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working right (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 28,098 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Front Side light not working

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

Nearside Rear Chain adjuster plate loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake carrier clip missing

Fail 15 Nov 2022 28,098 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Front Side light not working

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

Nearside Rear Chain adjuster plate loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake carrier clip missing

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,249 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Side light not working

Fail 1 Sep 2021 21,230 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Chain guard missing ()

Front Side light not working

Rear Brake travel not excessive

Pass 3 Sep 2020 11,972 miles

Clutch lever pivot bush missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 11,972 miles

Clutch lever pivot bush missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 4,950 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 4,250 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 4,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 4,226 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 4,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 3,172 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 3,031 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 2,685 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 2,620 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ6?

Based on 2,264 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
1,213
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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YE09 XLW is a 2009 Yamaha XJ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha XJ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,959 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 XJ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE09 XLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha XJ6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE09 XLW is a 2009 Yamaha XJ6, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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