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YR12 YBB

2012 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,454 mi
Last recorded19,454 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XJ60020,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YBB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 19,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 18,695 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 18,207 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 16,849 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 14,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 14,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth on 1 and 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 12,490 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 10,515 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 8,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 8,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 6,162 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 6,162 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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YR12 YBB is a 2012 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 20,303 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 YR12 YBB, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YR12 YBB registered?

YR12 YBB is a 2012 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is YR12 YBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 YBB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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