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P225 RBP

1997 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,810 mi
Last recorded26,810 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT60026,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 RBP
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 26,810 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess bearings (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 26,810 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess bearings (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 26,793 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 25,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 24,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 21,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 20,293 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,543 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 18,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,169 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 17,169 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear mudguard assembly loose

Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,437 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

slight play in rear lower shock absorber pivot bush

Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,278 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,682 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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P225 RBP is a 1997 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 26,305 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 P225 RBP, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P225 RBP is a 1997 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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