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F145 LKL

1989 Yamaha XT600

Red Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,731 mi
Last recorded66,731 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XT60042,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF145 LKL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 66,731 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 65,552 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 65,552 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 52,876 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 65,527 miles

Offside Front Twin headlights offside not working

Pass 21 Nov 2017 65,273 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,641 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 64,641 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing brake rod. (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,635 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 61,635 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,382 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,689 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,242 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT600?

Based on 22,221 MOT tests across 2,420 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 150
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
suspension bush has excessive free play 111
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F145 LKL is a 1989 Yamaha XT600 in Red with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 42,510 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F145 LKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F145 LKL registered?

F145 LKL is a 1989 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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