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G708 PTV

1990 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,631 mi
Last recorded36,631 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ60032,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG708 PTV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 36,631 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 36,891 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 36,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 36,716 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 36,617 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 36,506 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 34,198 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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G708 PTV is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 32,641 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 G708 PTV, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G708 PTV registered?

G708 PTV is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 March 1990.

Is G708 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G708 PTV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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