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G538 RFT

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,198 mi
Last recorded11,198 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 RFT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 11,198 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Outer Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,647 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 57,647 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 57,597 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Fail 31 May 2013 54,785 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 54,785 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,223 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,173 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 53,092 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 51,990 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 51,152 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,152 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,018 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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G538 RFT is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G538 RFT, 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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G538 RFT is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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