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R87 KGX

1998 Yamaha XT600

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,117 mi
Last recorded16,117 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 KGX
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 16,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 15,434 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 15,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 15,039 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 14,701 miles

front tyre slightly cracked and perished

headlamp mask/convertor fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2020 14,685 miles

headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2019 14,635 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 14,498 miles

Headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2017 14,174 miles

headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2017 14,174 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2016 13,989 miles

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

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,499 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 13,499 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 13,479 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 13,405 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,514 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 12,274 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,799 miles

front brake performance 26% just passes.limit 25%

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2006 11,799 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake performance 26% just passes.limit 25%

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2005 10,213 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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R87 KGX is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in Green 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 R87 KGX, 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 R87 KGX registered?

R87 KGX is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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