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YL51 XLK

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,091 mi
Last recorded20,091 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 XLK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 20,091 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 19,938 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 19,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 18,277 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 18,108 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,989 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,973 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 17,085 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 15,733 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 13,550 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 11,932 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 11,164 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 10,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 8,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 7,953 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 7,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 6,265 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 5,524 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 2,658 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 2,620 miles

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

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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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YL51 XLK is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YL51 XLK, 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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What year was YL51 XLK registered?

YL51 XLK is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is YL51 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 XLK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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