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F145 XCV

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,510 mi
Last recorded59,510 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF145 XCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,510 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 59,433 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Jul 2011 52,665 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,665 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 48,836 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 48,820 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

speedometer drive not fitted correctly.

Pass 27 May 2009 46,289 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 46,289 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,234 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

REAR TYRE IS PERISHING.

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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F145 XCV is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 33,322 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 F145 XCV, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F145 XCV is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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