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F178 GAG

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,108 mi
Last recorded24,108 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 GAG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,108 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 24,108 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 24,018 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

clocks insercure

Pass 14 May 2011 21,193 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 21,192 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 19,867 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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F178 GAG is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F178 GAG, 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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F178 GAG is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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