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N138 ETS

1996 Yamaha 600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

853 mi
Last recorded853 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha 60029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 ETS
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 853 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 687 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 687 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 103 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,586 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 24,586 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 23,844 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,825 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 21,825 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,116 miles

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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N138 ETS is a 1996 Yamaha 600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 29,691 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 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N138 ETS, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N138 ETS registered?

N138 ETS is a 1996 Yamaha 600, first registered on 23 July 1996.

Is N138 ETS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N138 ETS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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