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C298 KBO

1986 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,994 mi
Last recorded56,994 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XT60033,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC298 KBO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 56,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,973 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 56,916 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 56,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,905 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,888 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,888 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 55,888 miles

Play in rear suspension linkage

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 55,888 miles

Play in rear suspension linkage

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 55,888 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 55,888 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 58,888 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,888 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 55,888 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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C298 KBO is a 1986 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 33,787 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 C298 KBO, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C298 KBO registered?

C298 KBO is a 1986 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C298 KBO safe to buy?

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