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E229 KGM

2006 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,536 mi
Last recorded55,536 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha XT60023,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE229 KGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 55,536 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 54,660 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 54,636 miles

Front n/s + o/s fork stanchions have gaiters fitted at time of test

front and rear tubeless tyres are fitted with inner tubes

Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,251 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2011 51,736 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 45,722 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 44,596 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 May 2009 44,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 May 2009 44,578 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,605 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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E229 KGM is a 2006 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 23,694 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 E229 KGM, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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E229 KGM is a 2006 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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