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YN51 VUT

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,585 mi
Last recorded25,585 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VUT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 25,585 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

swing arm /frame corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 25,080 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

frame corroded all over. swing arm corroded all over.

Pass 14 Nov 2020 25,028 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 25,028 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 24,123 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 24,123 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 23,338 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front right direction indicator damaged but function not impaired

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear brake fluid near lower level.

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 22,991 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 22,991 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 22,805 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 22,777 miles

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

front lefthand forkleg is pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 22,177 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,017 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 20,462 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,559 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 16,350 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 16,350 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 16,226 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 15,878 miles

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

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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YN51 VUT is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YN51 VUT, 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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YN51 VUT is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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