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E943 HTL

1988 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,370 mi
Last recorded57,370 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT60035,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE943 HTL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 57,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 56,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,065 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 55,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,639 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,086 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 53,481 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 51,753 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 49,701 miles

some wear to rear brake pivot

Pass 9 May 2006 46,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 42,680 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 42,680 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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E943 HTL is a 1988 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 E943 HTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E943 HTL registered?

E943 HTL is a 1988 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E943 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E943 HTL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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