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H18 THB

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,142 mi
Last recorded34,142 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 THB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 34,142 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 59,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,983 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 57,554 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,532 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,305 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,109 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,771 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,474 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 56,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 55,867 miles

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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H18 THB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H18 THB, 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 H18 THB registered?

H18 THB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is H18 THB safe to buy?

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