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C566 XLO

1986 Yamaha XT600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,629 mi
Last recorded24,629 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XT60033,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC566 XLO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 24,629 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock/pro link pin/bush worn. Advise attention. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre starting to perish.

Indicators missing

Nearside Clutch lever pivot bolt nut not attached.

Nearside Switch gear slightly loose

No mirrors fitted.

Rear Advise sprockets lock nuts to be fitted.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Chain guard missing

Rear Footrests missing.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 24,621 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre starting to perish.

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicators missing

Nearside Clutch lever pivot bolt nut not attached.

Nearside Switch gear slightly loose

No mirrors fitted.

Rear Advise sprockets lock nuts to be fitted.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Chain guard missing

Rear Footrests missing.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 23,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 22,216 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Throttle slightly sticky on lock

Pass 6 Nov 2021 18,307 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 17,601 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 17,601 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 16,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,952 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 73,952 miles

Fuel system component leaking carburetor (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking tap (7.2.1a)

Offside Fuel system component leaking tap (7.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,867 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 73,867 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,866 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 73,862 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Suspect fuel tank leaking

front brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Aug 2014 73,861 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Suspect fuel tank leaking

front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Mar 2007 73,861 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 73,861 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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C566 XLO is a 1986 Yamaha XT600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C566 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 C566 XLO registered?

C566 XLO is a 1986 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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