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D948 RBV

1986 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,326 mi
Last recorded28,326 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XT60033,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD948 RBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 28,326 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 28,211 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 28,096 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear one seat at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2019 27,846 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 27,763 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 27,000 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 26,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,999 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 26,999 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Start / Kill Switch Lose

Fail 2 Nov 2010 26,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rusty spokes in front wheel

Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,999 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rusty spokes in front wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,000 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

indicator switch replaced with after market switch works ok

Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,000 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear no plate cracked still ok

Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,999 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front wheel spokes showing corrossion

rear number plate cracked

starter mech cluster loose

Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,999 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 26,999 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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D948 RBV is a 1986 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D948 RBV, 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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D948 RBV is a 1986 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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