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G874 VHA

1989 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,025 mi
Last recorded46,025 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ60033,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG874 VHA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 46,025 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,810 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

ignition barrel very loose (bolt missing)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,468 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 45,552 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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G874 VHA is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G874 VHA, 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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What year was G874 VHA registered?

G874 VHA is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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