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R498 LDF

1998 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,853 mi
Last recorded9,853 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 LDF
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2020 9,853 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 9,705 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 8,506 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 8,478 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 8,437 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 8,381 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 8,286 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 8,223 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 8,082 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 8,075 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,789 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 7,468 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 7,440 miles

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

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

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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R498 LDF is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R498 LDF, 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 R498 LDF registered?

R498 LDF is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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