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YR61 XWF

2012 Yamaha XJ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,479 mi
Last recorded16,479 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XJ613,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 XWF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 16,479 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 16,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (Fork Seal) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (fork Seal) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 16,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (Fork Seal Leaking) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 15,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 15,546 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 15,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 14,970 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 14,970 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 13,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 12,182 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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YR61 XWF is a 2012 Yamaha XJ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XJ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 13,490 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 YR61 XWF, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha XJ6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR61 XWF registered?

YR61 XWF is a 2012 Yamaha XJ6, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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