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F42 KVW

1988 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,931 mi
Last recorded69,931 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT60035,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF42 KVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,931 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

advise clutch pivot worn

Fail 2 Feb 2011 69,929 miles

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

advise clutch pivot worn

Pass 16 Jan 2010 68,943 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 57,314 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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F42 KVW is a 1988 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F42 KVW, 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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F42 KVW is a 1988 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 23 August 1988.

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