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M517 XNM

1997 Yamaha XT600

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,585 mi
Last recorded67,585 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT60026,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 XNM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 67,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 67,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,453 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 65,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 65,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 13 May 2017 65,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,015 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 65,015 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,684 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 11 Sep 2013 56,684 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,705 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 47,685 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,261 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 46,137 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 45,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,410 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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M517 XNM is a 1997 Yamaha XT600 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 26,305 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 M517 XNM, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M517 XNM registered?

M517 XNM is a 1997 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is M517 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M517 XNM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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