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WL61 DXY

2011 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,743 mi
Last recorded57,743 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha XJ60016,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 DXY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 57,743 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,556 miles

cush drive slight free play

Pass 20 Jan 2023 51,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 43,162 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 43,161 miles

Drive chain worn to excess seized links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front switch faulty (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 40,019 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 40,019 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,516 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 37,516 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front switch (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 34,591 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 34,591 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 26,602 miles

Clutch dragging when clutch lever fully pulled in to the handlebar and difficult to get in to neutral gear.

clutch lever has lights of side play on pivot

Fail 21 Nov 2014 26,533 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch dragging when clutch lever fully pulled in to the handlebar and difficult to get in to neutral gear.

clutch lever has lights of side play on pivot

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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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WL61 DXY is a 2011 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,852 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 WL61 DXY, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WL61 DXY is a 2011 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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