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R836 BKN

1998 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,968 mi
Last recorded23,968 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 BKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,968 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 23,968 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 23,968 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,101 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,617 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 22,150 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 21,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,212 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 18,163 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 17,324 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,417 miles

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

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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R836 BKN is a 1998 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 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 R836 BKN, 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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R836 BKN is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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