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F981 URE

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,443 mi
Last recorded37,443 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF981 URE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,443 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,395 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 37,386 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,204 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 37,201 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,078 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 37,078 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

front tyre sidewall is starting to crack

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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F981 URE is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F981 URE, 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 F981 URE registered?

F981 URE is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F981 URE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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