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SP09 WYU

2009 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,207 mi
Last recorded12,207 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha XJ60014,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 WYU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 12,207 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 12,195 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 11,792 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 7,694 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 7,687 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 7,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 7,679 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 7,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 7,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 7,638 miles

Drive chain slightly loose when sat on (6.2.1d)

nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2016 7,618 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 7,654 miles

slight play on front disc float rings, but not excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2014 7,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 5,633 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,771 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 4,771 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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SP09 WYU is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SP09 WYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP09 WYU registered?

SP09 WYU is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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