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J897 UTH

1991 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,437 mi
Last recorded28,437 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XT60031,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ897 UTH
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,437 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,903 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 27,903 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2011 27,572 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2005 27,172 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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J897 UTH is a 1991 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J897 UTH, 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 J897 UTH registered?

J897 UTH is a 1991 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J897 UTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J897 UTH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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