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B991 XYG

1985 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,430 mi
Last recorded62,430 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XT60024,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB991 XYG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,855 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 57,759 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies both (1.3.1a)

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

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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B991 XYG is a 1985 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B991 XYG, 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 B991 XYG registered?

B991 XYG is a 1985 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B991 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B991 XYG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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