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YR09 VYY

2009 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,557 mi
Last recorded10,557 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha XJ60014,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 VYY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 10,557 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 10,392 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 10,366 miles

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 9,599 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 9,599 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 7,187 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 7,183 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 7,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 6,945 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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YR09 VYY is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 14,914 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 YR09 VYY, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR09 VYY registered?

YR09 VYY is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is YR09 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 VYY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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