Yamaha XT 600 E Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha XT 600 E car check
Is the Yamaha XT 600 E reliable? We analysed 975 real MOT tests across 166 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha XT 600 E is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension bush has excessive free play, headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha XT 600 E.
Yamaha XT 600 E Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha XT 600 E. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha XT 600 E MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha XT 600 E to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha XT 600 E Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha XT 600 E fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha XT 600 E Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha XT 600 E owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha XT 600 E MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha XT 600 E year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 84 | 90.5% | 5,522 | 18,553 | 31,234 |
| 2006 | 76 | 93.4% | 8,673 | 14,027 | 17,542 |
| 2003 | 308 | 85.1% | 6,330 | 11,800 | 20,592 |
| 2002 | 167 | 88.0% | 6,152 | 11,329 | 18,209 |
| 2001 | 65 | 89.2% | 25,424 | 36,723 | 51,625 |
How Long Does a Yamaha XT 600 E Last?
Based on 166 Yamaha XT 600 E vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha XT 600 E Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha XT 600 E MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha XT 600 E
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.4% MOT pass rate from 76 tests
85.1% MOT pass rate from 308 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha XT 600 E is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.4% across 76 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha XT 600 E Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha XT 600 E THIS CAR | 85.9% | 975 | 15,738 mi | 25 yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Honda Cbf 1000-8 | 89.7% | 1,296 | 18,334 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha XT 600 E sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha XT 600 E has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.9% across 975 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Yamaha XT 600 E are suspension bush has excessive free play (8 recorded failures), headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (8), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (7). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Yamaha XT 600 E owner drives around 608 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Yamaha XT 600 E models stay on UK roads for around 25 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.