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C396 LBH

1997 Yamaha 600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,392 mi
Last recorded11,392 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha 60023,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC396 LBH
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 11,392 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket cush drive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 11,390 miles

Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All flashing when turning right.. (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket cush drive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 11,378 miles

Nearside Handlebar control pegged but slight movement

Nearside Nearside handlebar control switch pegged but slight movement

Pass 21 Feb 2023 11,377 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 11,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 11,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 10,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 87 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,880 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 63,795 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 63,795 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 63,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,363 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 63,362 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 60,720 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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C396 LBH is a 1997 Yamaha 600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 23,973 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 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C396 LBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C396 LBH registered?

C396 LBH is a 1997 Yamaha 600, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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