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FLD 955Y

1998 Yamaha XT600

Red Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,744 mi
Last recorded36,744 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLD 955Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,744 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 36,743 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,732 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 36,732 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 36,544 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,434 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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FLD 955Y is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in Red with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FLD 955Y, 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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What year was FLD 955Y registered?

FLD 955Y is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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The MOT history for FLD 955Y 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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