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F187 UMF

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,236 mi
Last recorded53,236 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 UMF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,236 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 53,236 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,003 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 52,970 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Speedometer cable rubbing slightly on nearside brake disc.

Tyre pressures low

Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,655 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 52,619 miles

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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F187 UMF 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 66.7%.

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 F187 UMF, 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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What year was F187 UMF registered?

F187 UMF is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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