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N116 KVG

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,142 mi
Last recorded36,142 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 KVG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,142 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 36,134 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 34,643 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,297 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 28,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,229 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 28,210 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 26,035 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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N116 KVG is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N116 KVG, 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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N116 KVG is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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