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V949 DRG

1999 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,684 mi
Last recorded9,684 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XT60023,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 DRG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 9,684 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 9,683 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 8,744 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 7,916 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 7,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 6,713 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 5,948 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 4,822 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 4,595 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 4,163 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 3,624 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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V949 DRG is a 1999 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V949 DRG, 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 V949 DRG registered?

V949 DRG is a 1999 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V949 DRG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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