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H717 DFD

1991 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,149 mi
Last recorded63,149 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XT60031,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH717 DFD
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 63,149 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 62,191 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 56,126 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 56,126 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 54,926 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,739 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,598 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,438 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,616 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 48,607 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 48,288 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 48,071 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 47,938 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 46,536 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,664 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 45,664 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,074 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,468 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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H717 DFD is a 1991 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 H717 DFD, 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 H717 DFD registered?

H717 DFD is a 1991 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 8 January 1991.

Is H717 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H717 DFD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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