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D714 DWP

1997 Yamaha XT600

Red Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,406 mi
Last recorded75,406 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT60026,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD714 DWP
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 75,406 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 73,111 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 69,633 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 69,633 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 60,658 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 60,658 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,166 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 57,146 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 57,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Rear Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

number plate slightly burnt but is clear

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,146 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,146 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,168 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,999 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 43,783 miles

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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D714 DWP is a 1997 Yamaha XT600 in Red with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 26,305 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 D714 DWP, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D714 DWP registered?

D714 DWP is a 1997 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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