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N698 YVM

1996 Yamaha XT

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,977 mi
Last recorded21,977 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT19,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 YVM
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 21,977 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 20,691 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 19,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 19,442 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 17,462 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 14,032 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 14,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 12,834 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 12,834 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,423 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 12,422 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,136 miles

front brake pads very low.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 9,287 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 7,693 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,026 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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N698 YVM is a 1996 Yamaha XT in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 19,887 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 XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N698 YVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N698 YVM registered?

N698 YVM is a 1996 Yamaha XT, first registered on 17 February 1996.

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