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BN61 AVY

2011 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,792 mi
Last recorded30,792 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha XJ60016,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 AVY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 30,792 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 30,785 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 28,221 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 28,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 25,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 23,265 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 23,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 18,194 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 13,929 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2015 8,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 5,612 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 5,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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BN61 AVY is a 2011 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,852 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 BN61 AVY, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BN61 AVY registered?

BN61 AVY is a 2011 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is BN61 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 AVY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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