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C879 VUY

2002 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,525 mi
Last recorded43,525 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XT60013,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC879 VUY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,525 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2023 43,030 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 42,994 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 42,958 miles

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 39,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,631 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,319 miles

Oil leak

exhaust noisy but not exessive

Fail 6 Jun 2011 34,312 miles

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

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust noisy but not exessive

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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C879 VUY is a 2002 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 13,954 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 C879 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C879 VUY is a 2002 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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