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G242 XTW

1989 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,037 mi
Last recorded47,037 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG242 XTW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 47,037 miles

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

Front Cannot see fluid level in master cylinder. Will check after test

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 46,773 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 46,766 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 46,427 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,121 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 46,121 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,797 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose clip missing

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,696 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,295 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension stiff

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,371 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,627 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 41,627 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 41,625 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

front dipped headlamp on bottom line for aim

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,625 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front dipped headlamp on bottom line for aim

Pass 16 May 2009 41,306 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,144 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,900 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 39,592 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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G242 XTW is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 33,322 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G242 XTW, 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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G242 XTW is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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