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W285 MHE

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,056 mi
Last recorded45,056 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 MHE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,056 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,050 miles

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

Advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,590 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,237 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 40,237 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,250 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 34,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,831 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,791 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,724 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,601 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 34,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,334 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,458 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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W285 MHE is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W285 MHE, 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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W285 MHE is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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