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D223 ELM

1998 Yamaha XT600

Red Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,381 mi
Last recorded38,381 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD223 ELM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 38,381 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 38,299 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 38,299 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 38,176 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 37,999 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 37,804 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,106 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight play in rear shock linkage.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,914 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,486 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Aug 2010 76,380 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,380 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 65,806 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,388 miles

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

rear lower suspension bus has slight play.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,992 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Sep 2007 46,992 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,555 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 41,507 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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D223 ELM is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in Red with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D223 ELM, 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 D223 ELM registered?

D223 ELM is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is D223 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D223 ELM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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