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BJ59 WBW

2009 Yamaha XJ600

Grey Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,601 mi
Last recorded18,601 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha XJ60014,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 18,601 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 18,601 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2024 17,567 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 16,821 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 16,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 15,371 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 15,371 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2019 14,720 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 13,677 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 13,677 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 10,849 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 5,414 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 4,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 4,137 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 3,602 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 3,294 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 3,268 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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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BJ59 WBW is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600 in Grey with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ59 WBW, 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 BJ59 WBW registered?

BJ59 WBW is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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