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G317 PKE

1989 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,022 mi
Last recorded19,022 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG317 PKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 19,022 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 17,918 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 17,902 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 17,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,507 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 17,507 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 17,221 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,193 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,540 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 12,345 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 12,345 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,378 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 9,177 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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G317 PKE is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G317 PKE, 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 G317 PKE registered?

G317 PKE is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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