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Y217 UMR

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,684 mi
Last recorded16,684 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 UMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 16,684 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 15,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 14,760 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 14,734 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 13,503 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 11,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 11,369 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 10,852 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 10,411 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,385 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 10,379 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 10,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 10,236 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 8,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 6,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 3,633 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 2,743 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 2,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 2,504 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 2,504 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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Y217 UMR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 19,582 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 Y217 UMR, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y217 UMR registered?

Y217 UMR is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y217 UMR safe to buy?

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