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M718 NFJ

1998 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,331 mi
Last recorded17,331 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM718 NFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,331 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,224 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 17,224 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,467 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,975 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 14,975 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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M718 NFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 24,163 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 M718 NFJ, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M718 NFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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