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Y108 NWL

2001 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,673 mi
Last recorded29,673 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XT60019,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 NWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 29,673 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 29,205 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 28,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,305 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 27,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 26,644 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 26,639 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,730 miles

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

chain guard not fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2012 24,730 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

chain guard not fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,935 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 22,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,749 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,911 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 8,275 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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Y108 NWL is a 2001 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 19,644 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 Y108 NWL, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y108 NWL is a 2001 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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