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B311 XWY

1985 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,636 mi
Last recorded22,636 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XT60024,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB311 XWY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 22,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 22,545 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 22,361 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 22,303 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 22,283 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 21,689 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 20,888 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 20,023 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 18,814 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 18,066 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 17,117 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 16,165 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 15,152 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 13,576 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 13,576 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,710 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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B311 XWY is a 1985 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B311 XWY, 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 B311 XWY registered?

B311 XWY is a 1985 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B311 XWY safe to buy?

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