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H197 VGP

1991 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,433 mi
Last recorded44,433 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XT60031,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 VGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2013 44,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 44,433 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 42,229 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 42,229 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,421 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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H197 VGP is a 1991 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 31,328 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 H197 VGP, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H197 VGP registered?

H197 VGP is a 1991 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 8 January 1991.

Is H197 VGP safe to buy?

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