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G115 TUW

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,121 mi
Last recorded1,121 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 TUW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 1,121 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 555 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all round (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 532 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 34 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,516 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 51,516 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 47,559 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,274 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 44,883 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,766 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 44,760 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 44,756 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,460 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,649 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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G115 TUW 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 75%.

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 G115 TUW, 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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G115 TUW is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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