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B128 YWS

1985 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,461 mi
Last recorded63,461 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XT60024,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB128 YWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 63,461 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 63,061 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,112 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear sprocket carrier cush drive rubber slightly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2023 60,505 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 60,505 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,706 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 58,647 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 57,896 miles

steering feels notchy on lock to lock

Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,125 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 54,064 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 53,572 miles

slight movement in rear lower shock mount

Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,144 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,075 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,788 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 48,421 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,473 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,887 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,005 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,440 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 37,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 32,572 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 32,572 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

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

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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B128 YWS is a 1985 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 24,462 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 B128 YWS, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B128 YWS registered?

B128 YWS is a 1985 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B128 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B128 YWS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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