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C609 XRT

1987 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,570 mi
Last recorded47,570 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XT60032,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC609 XRT
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 47,570 miles

nearside tail light bulb not working

Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,842 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 45,841 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked broken spokes in rear wheel (5.2.2 (d))

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

slight play in rear sprocket carrier

Pass 22 Jun 2023 43,683 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mono shock linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 43,266 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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C609 XRT is a 1987 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 32,090 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 C609 XRT, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C609 XRT registered?

C609 XRT is a 1987 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is C609 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C609 XRT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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