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A261 LBJ

1984 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,491 mi
Last recorded43,491 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XT60037,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA261 LBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 43,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 41,017 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

headlamp lens masked.

Pass 14 May 2020 38,860 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 38,860 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 38,532 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2017 37,626 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 34,135 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 31,110 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 May 2015 31,110 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2007 67,739 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 66,790 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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A261 LBJ is a 1984 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 37,616 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 A261 LBJ, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A261 LBJ registered?

A261 LBJ is a 1984 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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