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J588 PPR

1991 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,942 mi
Last recorded68,942 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XT60031,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ588 PPR
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,942 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 68,942 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,916 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 68,901 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre is unsuitable not kite marked or E marked (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable not kite marked or E marked (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear shock absorber lower link bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,532 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 68,532 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 67,775 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 67,775 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,442 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 65,442 miles

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,299 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 64,299 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,198 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 59,861 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

steering movement slightly notchy

Fail 7 Feb 2014 59,861 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

steering movement slightly notchy

Pass 9 Feb 2013 55,512 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 55,512 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 50,057 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 50,057 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,178 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,447 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 44,233 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 42,631 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 41,404 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 40,201 miles

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

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

drive chain guard missing

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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J588 PPR is a 1991 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 J588 PPR, 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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J588 PPR is a 1991 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 23 September 1991.

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