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A427 THU

1984 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,366 mi
Last recorded55,366 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XT60037,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA427 THU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,366 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 55,318 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 54,894 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no rear brake light switch fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,894 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no rear brake light switch fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,204 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,178 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,341 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,301 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 53,286 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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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A427 THU is a 1984 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A427 THU, 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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A427 THU is a 1984 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 9 March 1984.

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