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R281 LLJ

1997 Yamaha XT600

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,462 mi
Last recorded50,462 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT60026,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 LLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,462 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 50,462 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,159 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,185 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 49,152 miles

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

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,663 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,655 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,244 miles

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

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

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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R281 LLJ is a 1997 Yamaha XT600 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R281 LLJ, 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 R281 LLJ registered?

R281 LLJ is a 1997 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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