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G433 OAM

1989 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,999 mi
Last recorded66,999 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG433 OAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2012 66,999 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s foot rest bracket cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,137 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 56,803 miles

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

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,693 miles

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

Main stand sticking,and slow to rerurn. Chain has clip type joining link

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 49,693 miles

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

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

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

Main stand sticking,and slow to rerurn. Chain has clip type joining link

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 49,094 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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G433 OAM is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G433 OAM, 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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G433 OAM is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 September 1989.

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