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H979 YHM

1991 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,114 mi
Last recorded15,114 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XT60031,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH979 YHM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 15,114 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 15,110 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 15,105 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 15,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 15,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 15,094 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 15,090 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 15,080 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 15,080 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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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H979 YHM is a 1991 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 H979 YHM, 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

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What year was H979 YHM registered?

H979 YHM is a 1991 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 21 January 1991.

Is H979 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H979 YHM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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