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C951 YPW

1985 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,199 mi
Last recorded20,199 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XT60024,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC951 YPW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 20,199 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 20,199 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fuel tank bolt missing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,163 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,162 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 20,162 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear 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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C951 YPW is a 1985 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 24,462 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 C951 YPW, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C951 YPW registered?

C951 YPW is a 1985 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 3 September 1985.

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The MOT history for C951 YPW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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