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R983 UNT

1997 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

8,776 mi
Last recorded8,776 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT60026,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 UNT
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 8,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 8,718 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 8,590 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 8,445 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 8,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 7,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 7,533 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 7,387 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 7,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 6,835 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 6,616 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 6,616 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2012 6,454 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,167 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 5,874 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 5,783 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jan 2008 5,678 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 5,319 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 5,124 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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R983 UNT is a 1997 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R983 UNT, 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.

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What year was R983 UNT registered?

R983 UNT is a 1997 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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