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F601 YOV

1989 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,654 mi
Last recorded52,654 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XT60042,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF601 YOV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 52,654 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 52,485 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 52,481 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 52,146 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 52,146 miles

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted Rear brake caliper bearing up against disc causing wear to caliper body. (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,568 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play mono shock linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Nov 2017 50,568 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play mono shock linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Dec 2016 49,809 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,233 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Jan 2015 48,233 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,584 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 45,373 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

starter and emergency switch unit as slight movement

Fail 12 Dec 2012 45,373 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

starter and emergency switch unit as slight movement

Pass 17 Dec 2011 42,610 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

starter and emergency switch unit as slight movement

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,783 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,841 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 40,834 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,586 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 40,586 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT600?

Based on 22,221 MOT tests across 2,420 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 150
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
suspension bush has excessive free play 111
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F601 YOV is a 1989 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 42,510 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 XT600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F601 YOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F601 YOV is a 1989 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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