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J20 TDB

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,419 mi
Last recorded52,419 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 TDB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 52,419 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front tyre old by date (2017)

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

Rear tyre old by date(2016)

Pass 1 Sep 2022 52,404 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 51,619 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,314 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,986 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,887 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,542 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Mar 2016 48,528 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 47,792 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 46,895 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,005 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,757 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 40,858 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 37,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,148 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 34,170 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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J20 TDB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Red 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 J20 TDB, 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 J20 TDB registered?

J20 TDB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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