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H649 BMC

1990 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Yamaha XT60030,350 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH649 BMC
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024
Pass 19 Sep 2016 7,297 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 6,938 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 6,158 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 6,051 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 6,051 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 5,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 5,559 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 3,934 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 3,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Swinging arm clamp bolt missing.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,442 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 66,442 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,441 miles

Converted for solo use.

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 6,437 miles

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

Converted for solo use.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 5,824 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

exhaust manifold sdud brocken

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 21 Jul 2005 5,806 miles

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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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H649 BMC is a 1990 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 30,350 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 H649 BMC, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H649 BMC is a 1990 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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