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R610 DCL

1998 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,474 mi
Last recorded17,474 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 DCL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 17,474 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 17,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 17,456 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 17,456 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 17,429 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 17,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 17,343 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 17,336 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Control 1 (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight The links (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,301 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,030 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,702 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,662 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 16,551 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 16,496 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 16,449 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear pads geting low

Pass 1 May 2009 16,449 miles

rear pads geting low

Pass 5 Apr 2008 16,183 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 15,592 miles

some fluid around nearside front fork

strong advise rear tyre tread just on legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,286 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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R610 DCL is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R610 DCL, 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 R610 DCL registered?

R610 DCL is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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