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H866 PDC

1997 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,261 mi
Last recorded13,261 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT60026,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH866 PDC
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 13,261 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 13,261 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,011 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 12,850 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 12,850 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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H866 PDC is a 1997 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H866 PDC, 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 H866 PDC registered?

H866 PDC is a 1997 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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