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R46 MGC

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,987 mi
Last recorded63,987 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 MGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 May 2026 63,987 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 42,809 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 38,517 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 38,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 38,144 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 38,144 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,005 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 38,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 35,910 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,351 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R46 MGC is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 21,122 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 R46 MGC, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R46 MGC registered?

R46 MGC is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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