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F626 FWE

1989 Yamaha Xj

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,548 mi
Last recorded62,548 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Xj34,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF626 FWE
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,548 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 62,167 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 61,329 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 61,329 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 May 2016 60,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 60,173 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear brake lever has travel before the brake can be applied

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

clutch cable fitted incorrectly which could impede steering

Pass 22 May 2014 59,713 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 May 2014 59,713 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 59,166 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 58,757 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,498 miles

drive chain slack

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,117 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,464 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 55,096 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 54,295 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?

Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,095
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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F626 FWE is a 1989 Yamaha Xj in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 34,056 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F626 FWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F626 FWE registered?

F626 FWE is a 1989 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F626 FWE safe to buy?

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