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EDD 526T

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,729 mi
Last recorded26,729 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 526T
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 26,729 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 26,642 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 26,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 26,543 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 26,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 26,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pads (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,489 miles

After market exhaust installed

Pass 28 Feb 2015 24,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,400 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 20,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,896 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,225 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 16,246 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,160 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 15,160 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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EDD 526T is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 29,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDD 526T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EDD 526T registered?

EDD 526T is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for EDD 526T shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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