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F251 LJO

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,567 mi
Last recorded49,567 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 LJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,567 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,902 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 45,899 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 44,845 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 44,842 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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F251 LJO is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F251 LJO, 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 F251 LJO registered?

F251 LJO is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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