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MK59 WYJ

2009 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,306 mi
Last recorded34,306 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha XJ60014,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 WYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 34,306 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight weep on the fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

front brake slightly spongey. ok at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2021 34,296 miles

front fork seals slight weep

Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,188 miles

Nearside Front Nearside fork leg has slight weep

Pass 6 Oct 2018 33,795 miles

rear tyre squared off

Fail 6 Oct 2018 33,792 miles

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyre squared off

Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,992 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,412 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 16,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 12,616 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,696 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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MK59 WYJ is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MK59 WYJ, 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 MK59 WYJ registered?

MK59 WYJ is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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