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R249 ULH

1998 Yamaha XT600

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,776 mi
Last recorded29,776 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 ULH
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 29,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,398 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 27,043 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 27,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,789 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 24,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 24,172 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,843 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 14,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 9,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 8,881 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 8,751 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 8,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 7,972 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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R249 ULH is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 24,163 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 R249 ULH, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R249 ULH registered?

R249 ULH is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R249 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 ULH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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