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G691 BLJ

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,535 mi
Last recorded21,535 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG691 BLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 21,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,255 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,904 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,745 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 34,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 33,745 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,628 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,178 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,410 miles

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

front tyre starting to perish on side walls

rear tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,621 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,195 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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G691 BLJ is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G691 BLJ, 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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G691 BLJ is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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