Yamaha XT600 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.8 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha XT600 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning22.2%

   8 occurrences

2. 2.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn11.1%

   4 occurrences

3. 3.A footrest missing or insecure8.3%

   3 occurrences

4. 4.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.3%

   3 occurrences

5. 5.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn8.3%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.3%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.6%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.6%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.A wheel bearing excessively rough5.6%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.A main load-bearing structural member corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced5.6%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements5.6%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight5.6%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha XT600 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.2%

   35 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber bush excessively worn2.8%

   16 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.6%

   15 tests

4. 4.A spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded2.6%

   15 tests

5. 5.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn2.6%

   15 tests

6. 6.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn2.5%

   14 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.5%

   14 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.5%

   14 tests

What gets tested

The XT600 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

25,475

Test classes

class 2: 567

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha XT600?

87.3% unadjusted, from 567 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha XT600 fail its MOT on?

"A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 22.2% of failed Yamaha XT600 tests, followed by "A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn" (11.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha XT600 usually have at its MOT?

25,475 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.