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D101 GCD

1986 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,968 mi
Last recorded56,968 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XT60033,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD101 GCD
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 56,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 55,844 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 55,785 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 55,575 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 55,423 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 55,422 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 4,921 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 4,921 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 54,911 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 54,911 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,828 miles

Headlamp masked at time off test

Fail 28 Apr 2018 54,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masked at time off test

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,681 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 54,661 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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D101 GCD is a 1986 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D101 GCD, 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 D101 GCD registered?

D101 GCD is a 1986 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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