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F791 FWT

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,801 mi
Last recorded20,801 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF791 FWT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 20,801 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 20,132 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 20,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 19,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 19,507 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 19,180 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 17,841 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,841 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 46,248 miles

repair on nearside tront foot rest braket

Pass 6 Aug 2005 46,195 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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F791 FWT is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F791 FWT, 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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F791 FWT is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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