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R917 BLH

1998 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,540 mi
Last recorded23,540 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 BLH
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 23,540 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 19,924 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 18,157 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,152 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 18,152 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,152 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,124 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,124 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,757 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 17,242 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,051 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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R917 BLH is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R917 BLH, 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 R917 BLH registered?

R917 BLH is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R917 BLH shows 11 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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