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G865 WTA

1990 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,173 mi
Last recorded41,173 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ60032,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG865 WTA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,173 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,229 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 39,229 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,444 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,030 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,274 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 37,274 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 36,740 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,740 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,499 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 35,499 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,339 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 34,303 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,898 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 33,898 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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G865 WTA is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600 in Black 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 G865 WTA, 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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G865 WTA is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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