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P997 RMR

1996 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,916 mi
Last recorded45,916 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT60029,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 RMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 45,916 miles

Central Rear Upper Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 45,889 miles

Central Rear Upper Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 May 2023 45,854 miles

Central Rear Upper Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Pass 27 May 2022 45,767 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 45,646 miles

Front Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2021 45,646 miles

Front Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 45,497 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 45,140 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 45,140 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 42,493 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 40,182 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 40,182 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,149 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 40,045 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,308 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,023 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,919 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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P997 RMR is a 1996 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P997 RMR, 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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P997 RMR is a 1996 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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