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R640 SLE

1998 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,985 mi
Last recorded29,985 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 SLE
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 29,985 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 29,985 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2025 29,601 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 28,409 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 27,639 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 27,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 26,492 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 25,702 miles

Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom shock attachment pin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 24,646 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 24,093 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 23,599 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 23,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,295 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,278 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 19,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 16,854 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 15,886 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 13,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,190 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 11,988 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 10,812 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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R640 SLE is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R640 SLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R640 SLE registered?

R640 SLE is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R640 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 SLE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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