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W168 UWO

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

4,677 mi
Last recorded4,677 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 UWO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 4,677 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front brake lever has slight reserve travel

Pass 1 May 2025 2 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 2 miles

New speedometer fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 20,296 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 20,276 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 19,592 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,259 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 16,649 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,295 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 13,051 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 12,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 11,990 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 11,953 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,157 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 10,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 8,798 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,329 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 7,248 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 7,203 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 7,133 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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W168 UWO is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 W168 UWO, 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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W168 UWO is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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