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R505 XAG

1997 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,140 mi
Last recorded30,140 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT60026,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 XAG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 30,140 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,963 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 27,963 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,169 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,532 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,181 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 14,910 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 14,910 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 14,898 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 30 May 2008 12,682 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 12,682 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,249 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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R505 XAG is a 1997 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R505 XAG, 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 R505 XAG registered?

R505 XAG is a 1997 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R505 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 XAG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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