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L835 YDE

1993 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

29,859 mi
Last recorded29,859 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XT60021,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL835 YDE
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 29,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Exhaust system in poor condition. (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel spokes rusty.

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

Rear wheel spokes rusty

Throttle return slow.

Seat in poor condition.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 29,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Silencer and mounts in poor condition (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel spokes rusty.

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

Rear wheel spokes rusty

Seat in poor condition

Throttle return slow

Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,035 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake hose clamp insecure

seat in poor condition

travel on front brake lever

travel on rear brake lever

Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,808 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 27,808 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 26,412 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 26,408 miles

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Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Seat in poor condition.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,041 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside switch gear loose

Play in clutch lever pivot

Fail 23 Aug 2012 23,035 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside switch gear loose

Play in clutch lever pivot

Fail 24 May 2012 21,988 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

start and stop control switch insucure.

Pass 14 May 2011 16,577 miles

FORK GAITORS fitted-unable to clearly inspect front fork seals.

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 May 2010 10,918 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 10,910 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 8,405 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 8,405 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 8,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 8,263 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 8,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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L835 YDE is a 1993 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L835 YDE, 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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L835 YDE is a 1993 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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