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W265 FEC

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,449 mi
Last recorded17,449 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 FEC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 17,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 16,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 16,696 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 16,349 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 16,349 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 15,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 14,956 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 14,956 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 13,606 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,444 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 13,107 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 13,105 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 12,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,544 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 12,541 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 11,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,476 miles

slight binding at front brake

slight movement in nearside light cluster

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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W265 FEC is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W265 FEC, 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 W265 FEC registered?

W265 FEC is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W265 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W265 FEC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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