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S854 JOD

1998 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,678 mi
Last recorded57,678 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 JOD
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 57,678 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,827 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 56,827 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 51,274 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 42,292 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 42,292 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 33,519 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

exhaust leaking

offside fork gaitor split

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,166 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

offside fork gaitor split

Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,170 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 27,068 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 23,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2006 21,031 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 17,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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S854 JOD is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S854 JOD, 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 S854 JOD registered?

S854 JOD is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S854 JOD shows 14 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.

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