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E746 BKM

1988 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,887 mi
Last recorded44,887 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT60035,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE746 BKM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 44,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 44,813 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 44,360 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 44,360 miles

Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 43,161 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,087 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 42,081 miles

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2016 41,779 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 41,751 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,897 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 35,897 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,338 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 35,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,050 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 35,050 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,652 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,640 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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E746 BKM is a 1988 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E746 BKM, 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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E746 BKM is a 1988 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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