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V79 DAA

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

36,283 mi
Last recorded36,283 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 DAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 36,283 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 36,283 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 35,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 32,044 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 32,031 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 32,031 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 31,997 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2019 31,914 miles

Exhaust slightly loose exhaust system has deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 31,886 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 31,886 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 30,825 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 May 2016 28,805 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 May 2016 28,805 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 26,208 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 23,891 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 23,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 23,863 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,028 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 22,005 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 22,005 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,747 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 19,747 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2006 17,147 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 10,177 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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V79 DAA is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V79 DAA, 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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V79 DAA is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 January 2000.

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