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E543 GJB

1988 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,842 mi
Last recorded43,842 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT60035,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE543 GJB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,842 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,748 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 38,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,617 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 38,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,224 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,858 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 37,857 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

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

bolt missing from exhaust side mounting

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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E543 GJB is a 1988 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 35,824 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 E543 GJB, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E543 GJB registered?

E543 GJB is a 1988 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 21 March 1988.

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