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F239 EWU

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Orange Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,979 mi
Last recorded48,979 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF239 EWU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 48,979 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 47,432 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 45,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 43,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 39,991 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 39,991 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 39,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,713 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 39,713 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2012 39,640 miles

Front tyre has cracking in both side walls no ply or cords showing at this time.

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 May 2011 39,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2011 39,517 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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F239 EWU is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Orange with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F239 EWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F239 EWU registered?

F239 EWU is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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