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H879 VTV

1990 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,499 mi
Last recorded39,499 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XT60030,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH879 VTV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,499 miles

gaiters over front forks

Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,208 miles

Rear mono shock lower bush starting to wear

Pass 2 Dec 2016 36,727 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 36,698 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

throttle freeplay

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,644 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 35,636 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,109 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,418 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 32,405 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 31,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 31,711 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,711 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,537 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 31,311 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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H879 VTV is a 1990 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H879 VTV, 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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What year was H879 VTV registered?

H879 VTV is a 1990 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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