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R26 MGC

1997 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,654 mi
Last recorded9,654 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT60026,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 MGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 8,560 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,169 miles

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

rear seat cover split and holed

Fail 26 Jul 2007 8,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

rear seat cover split and holed

Pass 17 Jul 2006 7,886 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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R26 MGC is a 1997 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R26 MGC, 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 R26 MGC registered?

R26 MGC is a 1997 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R26 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 MGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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