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F218 LKN

1998 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,104 mi
Last recorded57,104 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF218 LKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 57,104 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2025 57,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,104 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 57,089 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 57,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed tyre wall excessively cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed tyre wall excessively cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 57,083 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 57,083 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,083 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 57,083 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 4 May 2013 57,083 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 May 2013 57,083 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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F218 LKN is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 24,163 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 F218 LKN, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F218 LKN is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is F218 LKN safe to buy?

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