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F851 RSF

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,964 mi
Last recorded57,964 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF851 RSF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,964 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 57,795 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 42,043 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,232 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

adise all brake ferrel ends showing signs of corrosion

advise underbody of bike showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

Fail 24 Jun 2008 29,232 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

adise all brake ferrel ends showing signs of corrosion

advise underbody of bike showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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F851 RSF is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F851 RSF, 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 F851 RSF registered?

F851 RSF is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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