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R579 KWS

1988 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,670 mi
Last recorded40,670 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XT60035,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 KWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 40,670 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,869 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,820 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 37,820 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,706 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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R579 KWS is a 1988 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 35,824 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 R579 KWS, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R579 KWS registered?

R579 KWS is a 1988 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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