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G842 TTV

1997 Yamaha XT600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,520 mi
Last recorded27,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT60026,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG842 TTV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 27,520 miles

Exhaust noisy after market (8.1.1 (a))

headlamp masked

Fail 10 Jul 2025 27,507 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy after market (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 26,716 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel and sprocket carrier bearings have slight free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 26,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,305 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower shock pivot arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 26,155 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 25,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 25,406 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,219 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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G842 TTV is a 1997 Yamaha XT600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 26,305 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 G842 TTV, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G842 TTV registered?

G842 TTV is a 1997 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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The MOT history for G842 TTV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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