Yamaha XT600
Real ownership data from 2,472 UK XT600 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XT600 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 20.8% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 12.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 10.6% |
| Controls and cables | major | 6.7% |
| Electrical | minor | 5.4% |
| Wheels | fail | 4.9% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Corrosion | major | 4.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is electrical.
XT600 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 6,693 mi | 5,532 | 94.74% |
| 2020 | 6 | 24,066 mi | 2,148 | 83.33% |
| 2018 | 6 | 22,494 mi | 391 | 79.31% |
| 2016 | 7 | 33,741 mi | 3,566 | 80.65% |
| 2013 | 5 | 29,362 mi | 730 | 84.21% |
| 2011 | 6 | 28,363 mi | 744 | 76.67% |
| 2010 | 5 | 19,202 mi | 632 | 88.89% |
| 2009 | 12 | 23,212 mi | 1,248 | 82.98% |
| 2008 | 15 | 20,898 mi | 666 | 82.05% |
| 2007 | 30 | 33,258 mi | 2,589 | 86.22% |
| 2006 | 41 | 25,922 mi | 1,486 | 83.19% |
| 2005 | 47 | 30,762 mi | 1,338 | 78.95% |
| 2004 | 43 | 32,041 mi | 2,421 | 79.75% |
| 2003 | 502 | 17,680 mi | 883 | 86.28% |
| 2002 | 367 | 19,096 mi | 869 | 85.85% |
| 2001 | 129 | 24,271 mi | 853 | 83.66% |
| 2000 | 87 | 20,945 mi | 803 | 83.33% |
| 1999 | 75 | 26,206 mi | 595 | 83.36% |
| 1998 | 111 | 24,524 mi | 628 | 84.96% |
| 1997 | 69 | 28,111 mi | 696 | 81.78% |
XT600 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XT600?
Across 2,472 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (20.8% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (12.5% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (10.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XT600?
The median Yamaha XT600 in the UK has covered 24,051 miles, and typically rides about 683 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,088 and 35,482 miles.
Is the Yamaha XT600 reliable?
83.59% of Yamaha XT600 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,472 Yamaha XT600 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.