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F940 BOF

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,891 mi
Last recorded46,891 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 BOF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 46,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 45,096 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 43,896 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 43,098 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,311 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 39,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 38,051 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,171 miles

clutch heavy

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,390 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 36,390 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 35,342 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 35,342 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 13 May 2008 34,124 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2008 34,124 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 33,906 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 31,759 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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F940 BOF is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F940 BOF, 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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F940 BOF is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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