CarVerify

Free Car Check

H543 XYB

1991 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,159 mi
Last recorded32,159 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XT60031,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH543 XYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 32,159 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 32,115 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 32,115 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 32,044 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 32,004 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 31,745 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 31,742 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 31,369 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 31,359 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 31,357 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,328 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,190 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,132 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 31,132 miles

Centre Front Inner Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,647 miles

Inner Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 29,331 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,331 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,515 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,143 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,566 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,122 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,310 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 18,576 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 18,221 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 18,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 17,819 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
Full Yamaha XT600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H543 XYB is a 1991 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H543 XYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H543 XYB?

You can check the full history of H543 XYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H543 XYB registered?

H543 XYB is a 1991 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 18 June 1991.

Is H543 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H543 XYB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H543 XYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H543 XYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.