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G872 HWY

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,897 mi
Last recorded40,897 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG872 HWY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,897 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 40,882 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,596 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 39,596 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 39,596 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre poor condition

oil cooler pipes very corroded

rear box mount loose

rear tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2009 39,079 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 39,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,295 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,607 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 37,605 miles

Offside Rear Lower Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,568 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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G872 HWY 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 54.5%.

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 G872 HWY, 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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G872 HWY is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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