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M737 MRU

1998 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,147 mi
Last recorded2,147 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM737 MRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 2,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 2,007 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 1,767 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 1,582 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 1,550 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 1,550 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working replaced bulb (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 1,427 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 1,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 994 miles

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

front tyre cracking not down to cords

handle bar light switch slighty loose

Fail 24 Apr 2015 994 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

front tyre cracking not down to cords

handle bar light switch slighty loose

Pass 6 May 2014 343 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 286 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 286 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 15,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,940 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 8,179 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlight taped.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 8,179 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlight taped.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 8,168 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 8,168 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 7,381 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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M737 MRU is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M737 MRU, 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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M737 MRU is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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