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C642 JYC

1998 Yamaha XT600

Beige Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC642 JYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 1 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 1 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2011 14,884 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,884 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 14,360 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 13,636 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 13,627 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 13,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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C642 JYC is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in Beige with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C642 JYC, 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 C642 JYC registered?

C642 JYC is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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