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A553 GAL

1984 Yamaha XT600

Red Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,192 mi
Last recorded48,192 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XT60037,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA553 GAL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 48,192 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 48,015 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 47,182 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 46,437 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,377 miles

advised exhust noisey

advised rear tyre worn

advised slight play rear suspension

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,282 miles

Lower rear monoshock bush worn

Rear number plate cracked

Slight twist to handle bars

Fail 11 Jul 2014 46,282 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Lower rear monoshock bush worn

Rear number plate cracked

Slight twist to handle bars

Pass 10 Aug 2007 46,228 miles

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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A553 GAL is a 1984 Yamaha XT600 in Red with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A553 GAL, 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 A553 GAL registered?

A553 GAL is a 1984 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A553 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A553 GAL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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