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F847 JKM

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,100 mi
Last recorded48,100 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF847 JKM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 48,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front outer plastic protective finishers broken (3.2.B3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,095 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil ands offside front fork seals (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front outer plastic protective finishers broken (3.2.B3b)

Pass 21 May 2011 26,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 25,968 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,213 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 24,213 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

free play in gear linkage

Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,561 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 21,548 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

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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F847 JKM is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F847 JKM, 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 F847 JKM registered?

F847 JKM is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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