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S122 SYA

1998 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,337 mi
Last recorded23,337 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 SYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 23,337 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 23,321 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 22,832 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 22,002 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,192 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 20,344 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 19,908 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 18,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 18,661 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,799 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 17,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 15,959 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 15,067 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,304 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 12,401 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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S122 SYA is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S122 SYA, 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 S122 SYA registered?

S122 SYA is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S122 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S122 SYA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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