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F297 OHW

1988 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,101 mi
Last recorded64,101 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT60035,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF297 OHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,101 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sump Guard is hold in place with rope!!

Fail 20 Jun 2018 64,101 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sump Guard is hold in place with rope!!

Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,007 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,381 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm link (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2014 60,827 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,984 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 59,310 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

horn load enough shoiwing signs of wear

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,310 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

horn load enough shoiwing signs of wear

Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,964 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 55,861 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,560 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,761 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 53,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 53,097 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,372 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

exhaust noise higher than expected. No sign of baffle tampering and can is bsi stamped.

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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F297 OHW is a 1988 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F297 OHW, 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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F297 OHW is a 1988 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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