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E66 HSC

1988 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,205 mi
Last recorded35,205 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT60035,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE66 HSC
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 35,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 35,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 35,154 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 35,013 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 35,012 miles

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,447 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 34,435 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine cut out switch not working

Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,291 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

rear brake slight bind, caliper slight restricted free movement

seat slightly insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,379 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2008 31,115 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 29,891 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 29,059 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering head bearings slightly stiff

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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E66 HSC is a 1988 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E66 HSC, 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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E66 HSC is a 1988 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 23 April 1988.

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