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G154 MUE

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,199 mi
Last recorded60,199 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG154 MUE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,199 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 60,197 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 59,478 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 59,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,207 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 58,875 miles

Rear Cush drive free play detected

Pass 11 Jul 2015 58,663 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 58,656 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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G154 MUE is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G154 MUE, 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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G154 MUE is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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