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R182 MFA

1997 Yamaha XT600

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,271 mi
Last recorded24,271 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT60026,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 MFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 24,271 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 21,899 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 21,856 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,365 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 21,244 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,495 miles

O/S/R flasher dim

Pass 16 May 2007 18,397 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 18,392 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 16,899 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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R182 MFA is a 1997 Yamaha XT600 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 R182 MFA, 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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What year was R182 MFA registered?

R182 MFA is a 1997 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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