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R279 XHY

1998 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,226 mi
Last recorded15,226 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 XHY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 15,226 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 14,300 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,300 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,267 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,591 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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R279 XHY is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R279 XHY, 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 R279 XHY registered?

R279 XHY is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R279 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 XHY 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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