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P195 PGT

1996 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,440 mi
Last recorded47,440 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT60029,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 PGT
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 47,440 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 45,530 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 43,584 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 42,769 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 41,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 39,873 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 38,515 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,875 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 33,210 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 May 2013 31,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,489 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 29,848 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 29,032 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,742 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,808 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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P195 PGT is a 1996 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 29,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P195 PGT, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P195 PGT registered?

P195 PGT is a 1996 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P195 PGT safe to buy?

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