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E749 OVV

1988 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,743 mi
Last recorded26,743 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT60035,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE749 OVV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2024 26,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 26,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 26,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,034 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. 4 spokes (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 24,686 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 24,633 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 24,484 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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E749 OVV is a 1988 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E749 OVV, 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 E749 OVV registered?

E749 OVV is a 1988 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is E749 OVV safe to buy?

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