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N749 TJW

1995 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,456 mi
Last recorded31,456 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XT60025,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 TJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,456 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 31,456 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2015 31,222 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre Pressure Low

Nearside Switchgear Loose On Handlebar

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Aug 2015 31,222 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre Pressure Low

Nearside Switchgear Loose On Handlebar

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2014 30,549 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 30,530 miles

Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

difficult to select gears

front brake binding

Pass 17 May 2013 23,299 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

gear selector worn at pivot point

Pass 18 May 2012 18,902 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 8,647 miles

exhaust no markings but slightly noisy

Pass 12 May 2010 8,321 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim

Fail 8 May 2010 8,321 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim

Pass 19 Apr 2008 8,282 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 8,192 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006

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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N749 TJW is a 1995 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 25,538 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 N749 TJW, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N749 TJW is a 1995 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 10 October 1995.

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