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AO59 VRM

2009 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,677 mi
Last recorded70,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha XJ60014,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VRM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 70,677 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 67,992 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 65,070 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,291 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,766 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 56,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 56,324 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,627 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,344 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 46,344 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 40,936 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 40,936 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,845 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,996 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 28,996 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,774 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,812 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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AO59 VRM is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AO59 VRM, 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.

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What year was AO59 VRM registered?

AO59 VRM is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is AO59 VRM safe to buy?

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