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M318 NKN

1994 Yamaha 600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,269 mi
Last recorded33,269 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha 60029,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 NKN
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 33,269 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 33,157 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced tail light bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 32,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 32,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 31,788 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 31,692 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,459 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 31,459 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 31,266 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,176 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 27,717 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,039 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,937 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,796 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 26,796 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

nail in rear tyre.No screen fitted leaving sharp points of cowl.

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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M318 NKN is a 1994 Yamaha 600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 29,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M318 NKN, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M318 NKN registered?

M318 NKN is a 1994 Yamaha 600, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M318 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M318 NKN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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