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E705 NOW

1988 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,519 mi
Last recorded48,519 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT60035,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE705 NOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 48,519 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 48,494 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 47,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,635 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 47,635 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,574 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 46,574 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,512 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,509 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2014 46,509 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front tyre pressure low

Fail 22 Apr 2013 46,501 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

front tyre cracking borderline

rear tyre has a oil type substance on it

Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,501 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front tyre cracking borderline

rear tyre has a oil type substance on it

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,461 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

front tyre starting to crack

oil on nearside fork lower possible leaking seal gaiters fitted ?

Fail 13 Mar 2012 46,459 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

front tyre starting to crack

oil on nearside fork lower possible leaking seal gaiters fitted ?

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,207 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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E705 NOW is a 1988 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E705 NOW, 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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E705 NOW is a 1988 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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