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F769 KGF

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,121 mi
Last recorded29,121 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF769 KGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 29,121 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 27,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 27,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 26,633 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 26,144 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 25,712 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 25,231 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 24,206 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 22,406 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

alterations to wiring around headstock

rear brake pads low

rear brake pedal bent

Pass 22 Dec 2016 22,189 miles

Clutch cable badly routed.

Offside Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 21,764 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

alterations to wiring loom inside front fairing

rear brake pads low

rear brake pedal bent

Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,128 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

small cut in rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2013 20,626 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

cut in rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2012 19,340 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2011 17,399 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 15,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 15,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 13,999 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 13,976 miles

Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 11,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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F769 KGF is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F769 KGF, 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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F769 KGF is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 July 1989.

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