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G60 GNG

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,765 mi
Last recorded23,765 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG60 GNG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,765 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 23,744 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,878 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 22,862 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir cap missing (3.2.B1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,372 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 13,583 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,346 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 10,346 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 7,208 miles

Slight binding to front brakes

Slight roughness to head race bearings

Speedo head rubbing on nose cone fairing

Fail 16 Jun 2011 118,381 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Slight binding to front brakes

Slight roughness to head race bearings

Speedo head rubbing on nose cone fairing

Pass 6 Oct 2009 7,166 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 6,894 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 6,359 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 6,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 5,149 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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G60 GNG is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G60 GNG, 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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G60 GNG is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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