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G889 OFR

1990 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,595 mi
Last recorded44,595 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ60032,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG889 OFR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 44,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 44,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 44,471 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,452 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 44,425 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,386 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 44,361 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,354 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,142 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,442 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,572 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 41,426 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,379 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 41,261 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,848 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 40,665 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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G889 OFR is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G889 OFR, 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 G889 OFR registered?

G889 OFR is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 June 1990.

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