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F827 FAW

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,685 mi
Last recorded55,685 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF827 FAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 55,685 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 55,384 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 55,229 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 55,229 miles

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 55,159 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,135 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 55,135 miles

Rear Suspension rod modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,076 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,769 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey at link pipe (7.1.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 54,709 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm fork (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,038 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,518 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 42,514 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,895 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,792 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,876 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,102 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,787 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,203 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 25,157 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,891 miles

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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F827 FAW is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F827 FAW, 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 F827 FAW registered?

F827 FAW is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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