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G88 UJN

1989 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,217 mi
Last recorded83,217 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XT60042,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG88 UJN
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 83,217 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 80,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 80,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,154 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,568 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 75,567 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn brake pedal pivot (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel corroded to the extent that the wheel could break up alloy wheel rim corroded around tyre valve and spoke nipple holes (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,597 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 73,757 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,408 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 72,406 miles

Rear Brake component insecure rear hose tie wrapped (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail banjo ends corroded (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 70,943 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 70,893 miles

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 69,311 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 69,311 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 67,590 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,794 miles

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

flyscreen insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2014 65,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

flyscreen insecure

front brake binding slightly

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,225 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,059 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,346 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,273 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 47,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 39,662 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,436 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,340 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 32,336 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 27,816 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 27,712 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT600?

Based on 22,221 MOT tests across 2,420 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 150
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
suspension bush has excessive free play 111
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G88 UJN is a 1989 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 42,510 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 XT600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G88 UJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G88 UJN is a 1989 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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