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C141 CAT

1985 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,118 mi
Last recorded16,118 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XT60024,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC141 CAT
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 16,118 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 16,118 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock fowls on left lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 15,875 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 15,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 15,666 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 15,488 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,377 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,556 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 13,545 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

slight bind at front brake

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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C141 CAT is a 1985 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C141 CAT, 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 C141 CAT registered?

C141 CAT is a 1985 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 2 October 1985.

Is C141 CAT safe to buy?

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