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W291 VLX

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

31,086 mi
Last recorded31,086 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 VLX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 31,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 29,997 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 27,704 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 23,908 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 23,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 23,233 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 23,180 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 23,134 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 23,134 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 23,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 22,871 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,689 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,449 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,023 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,720 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 20,792 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,851 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,204 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2006 14,779 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 14,779 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 12,298 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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W291 VLX is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 W291 VLX, 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 W291 VLX registered?

W291 VLX is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W291 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W291 VLX shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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