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L117 KEW

1993 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,140 mi
Last recorded18,140 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XT60021,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 KEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,140 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 18,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 17,936 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 17,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 16,842 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Swingimg arm clamp bolt missing.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 16,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,536 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,685 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 15,660 miles

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

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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L117 KEW is a 1993 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 21,938 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 L117 KEW, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L117 KEW is a 1993 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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