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R440 ULU

1997 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

811 mi
Last recorded811 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT60026,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 ULU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 811 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2024 539 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 448 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013
Fail 17 Jun 2010 68,117 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

exhaust lose

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

some front and rear spokesare slighly lose

Pass 4 Jul 2009 65,993 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 65,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 59,142 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 59,142 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,614 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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R440 ULU is a 1997 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R440 ULU, 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 R440 ULU registered?

R440 ULU is a 1997 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R440 ULU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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