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B161 VTA

1985 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,156 mi
Last recorded54,156 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XT60024,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB161 VTA
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,156 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 53,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,090 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,042 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 50,565 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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B161 VTA is a 1985 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B161 VTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B161 VTA registered?

B161 VTA is a 1985 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 29 January 1985.

Is B161 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B161 VTA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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