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S523 RLB

1998 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,554 mi
Last recorded14,554 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 RLB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,554 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 14,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,836 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,811 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,852 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,631 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 9,845 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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S523 RLB is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S523 RLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S523 RLB registered?

S523 RLB is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S523 RLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 RLB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S523 RLB have outstanding finance?

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