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B407 VLJ

2006 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,700 mi
Last recorded34,700 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XT60023,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB407 VLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 34,700 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 34,700 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,025 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 32,012 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Airbox rubber clamp insecure.

Cannot fully inspect front disc as cover fitted.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 29,692 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 29,344 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,344 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,673 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre starting to perish on side walls

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre starting to perish on side wall

Fail 26 Aug 2010 27,894 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre starting to perish on side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,069 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 27,053 miles

Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,810 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,156 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,994 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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B407 VLJ is a 2006 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 23,694 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 B407 VLJ, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B407 VLJ is a 2006 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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