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F717 YHD

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,084 mi
Last recorded1,084 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF717 YHD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 1,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 1,027 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 40,639 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

n/s/f inner brake pad delaminating.

Fail 12 Apr 2024 40,637 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

n/s/f inner brake pad delaminating.

Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,585 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 39,498 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 38,665 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 42,830 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 42,808 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 40,029 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,029 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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F717 YHD is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F717 YHD, 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 F717 YHD registered?

F717 YHD is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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