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C558 XLO

1986 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,795 mi
Last recorded58,795 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XT60033,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC558 XLO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 58,795 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,896 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 57,896 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2015 57,775 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 57,719 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,627 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 57,627 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,512 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 57,512 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 56,896 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pads starting to get low.

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Right hand indicator has a loose connection †some times does not work straight away.

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

There are two bulbs in rear light only one is work on position lamp.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,461 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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C558 XLO is a 1986 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C558 XLO, 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 C558 XLO registered?

C558 XLO is a 1986 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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