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R284 WCY

1998 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,486 mi
Last recorded46,486 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 WCY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 46,486 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 46,156 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 43,310 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,923 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 33,357 miles

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 29,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,620 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 21,530 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 18,820 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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R284 WCY is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R284 WCY, 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 R284 WCY registered?

R284 WCY is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R284 WCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 WCY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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