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F278 MRJ

1989 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,964 mi
Last recorded40,964 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF278 MRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,964 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

slight cracking in rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2017 40,960 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer sheath (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear tyre has multiple cracks

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,384 miles

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

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 39,382 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp when steering turned (1.2.2c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front mudguard fitted incorrectly

Fail 4 Dec 2015 39,381 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing of (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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 spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play bearing of link arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Front tyre cracked between tread blocks

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front footrest hanger bent

Offside Front small cracks appearing

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake disc rusty

rear suspension slightly stiff. suspect bushes siezing

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,852 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 48,852 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,852 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 48,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,549 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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F278 MRJ is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F278 MRJ, 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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F278 MRJ is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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