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Q85XBB

1996 Yamaha XT

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,457 mi
Last recorded22,457 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT19,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ85XBB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 22,457 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 22,184 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 21,658 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 21,245 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 21,103 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 20,941 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 20,580 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 20,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,623 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 18,975 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Outer Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 May 2015 18,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,628 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 17,179 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,332 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,461 miles

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

advise rear tyre slight cracking of material

Pass 9 Sep 2009 14,213 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,770 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 12,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,940 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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Q85XBB is a 1996 Yamaha XT in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q85XBB, 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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Q85XBB is a 1996 Yamaha XT, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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