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C453 VUY

1998 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,616 mi
Last recorded20,616 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC453 VUY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 20,616 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 20,423 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 20,234 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 20,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 19,550 miles

Central Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively work completed on swing arm, but linkage bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 19,531 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 18,112 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 17,304 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 15,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 14,175 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 12,762 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

one tail lamp not working

Pass 5 Mar 2014 12,597 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 72,268 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated but can still be read

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,958 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,909 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 69,819 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,448 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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C453 VUY is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 24,163 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 C453 VUY, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C453 VUY registered?

C453 VUY is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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