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T559 RKR

1999 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,843 mi
Last recorded44,843 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XT60023,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT559 RKR
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 44,843 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 43,326 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 42,188 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 41,065 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 39,783 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 39,417 miles

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

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 1,135 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 37,836 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 36,270 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 34,338 miles

Drive chain guide roller bearing worn.

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,733 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,802 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 30,778 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 23,415 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 18,194 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,763 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 8,093 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 8,088 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

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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T559 RKR is a 1999 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 23,929 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 T559 RKR, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T559 RKR registered?

T559 RKR is a 1999 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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