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G781 RFM

1990 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144 mi
Last recorded144 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ60032,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG781 RFM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 144 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 143 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned incorrectly spaced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 67 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 42 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 27,284 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,022 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre tread on 1mm limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2015 26,022 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre tread on 1mm limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2014 25,160 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,589 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 24,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,415 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 21,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 21,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 99 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 90 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,094 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

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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G781 RFM is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 G781 RFM, 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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G781 RFM is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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