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S526 CMR

1998 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

12,490 mi
Last recorded12,490 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 CMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 12,490 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 11,321 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 10,774 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 9,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 9,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 9,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 8,829 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 8,474 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 8,115 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 7,706 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 7,498 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 7,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 6,722 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 6,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,318 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 5,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 5,708 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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S526 CMR is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S526 CMR, 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 S526 CMR registered?

S526 CMR is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S526 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S526 CMR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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