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V231 KAF

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,065 mi
Last recorded28,065 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 KAF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 28,065 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 28,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 25,061 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 25,061 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 22,761 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 21,185 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 20,819 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 20,811 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,426 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 18,267 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 16,624 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,053 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 15,053 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 14,978 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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V231 KAF is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V231 KAF, 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 V231 KAF registered?

V231 KAF is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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