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F70 EAH

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,238 mi
Last recorded51,238 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF70 EAH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 51,238 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,012 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 49,391 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,274 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,265 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,244 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,970 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,876 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 81,876 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 80,418 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,924 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 74,590 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 72,629 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 70,299 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 70,299 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 70,278 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 67,938 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 65,147 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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F70 EAH is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F70 EAH, 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 F70 EAH registered?

F70 EAH is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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