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R72 FJW

1997 Yamaha XT 600 E

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,457 mi
Last recorded50,457 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 FJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 600 E
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,457 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 50,113 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,912 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 48,384 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,040 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 May 2013 45,482 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 45,482 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,617 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 600 E?

Based on 975 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension bush has excessive free play 8
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Wheel spoke excessively loose 6
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R72 FJW is a 1997 Yamaha XT 600 E in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT 600 E fails its MOT is suspension bush has excessive free play, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R72 FJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 600 E typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XT 600 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R72 FJW registered?

R72 FJW is a 1997 Yamaha XT 600 E, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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