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E987 FBH

1988 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,612 mi
Last recorded36,612 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT60035,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE987 FBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 36,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 33,631 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 33,617 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 33,500 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,779 miles

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 31,779 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

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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E987 FBH is a 1988 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E987 FBH, 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 E987 FBH registered?

E987 FBH is a 1988 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 7 June 1988.

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The MOT history for E987 FBH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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