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F840 FPW

1987 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,912 mi
Last recorded15,912 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XT60032,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF840 FPW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 15,912 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 15,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 15,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Loose wiring. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Loose wiring. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 14,823 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 59,999 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,999 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,357 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,217 miles

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively rear rising rate linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2015 58,213 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play slight notch (2.2.2)

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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F840 FPW is a 1987 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 32,090 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 F840 FPW, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F840 FPW registered?

F840 FPW is a 1987 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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