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L50 LTH

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,867 mi
Last recorded43,867 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 LTH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 43,867 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 43,618 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 43,018 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,006 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 42,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,811 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,493 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 41,073 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,374 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,012 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 38,997 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2006 37,542 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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L50 LTH is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L50 LTH, 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 L50 LTH registered?

L50 LTH is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L50 LTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 LTH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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