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R917 UUJ

1997 Yamaha XT600

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,426 mi
Last recorded13,426 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT60026,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 UUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 13,426 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 13,423 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 12,440 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,140 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,379 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 UUJ is a 1997 Yamaha XT600 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 26,305 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 R917 UUJ, 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 29 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 R917 UUJ registered?

R917 UUJ is a 1997 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R917 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R917 UUJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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