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W279 DWC

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,331 mi
Last recorded29,331 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 DWC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,331 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 25,752 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 May 2012 25,752 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 25,731 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2011 17,358 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 May 2011 17,358 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Dec 2008 17,289 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,838 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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W279 DWC is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W279 DWC, 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 W279 DWC registered?

W279 DWC is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W279 DWC safe to buy?

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