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N139 TCN

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,440 mi
Last recorded30,440 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN139 TCN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 30,440 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 30,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 26,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 23,921 miles

Customer reports change of speedometer/odometer

Pass 5 Nov 2020 41,199 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 26,302 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 23,176 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 23,156 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 23,103 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 22,800 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 21,990 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 21,990 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,506 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,317 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,826 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,268 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 16,268 miles

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

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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N139 TCN is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N139 TCN, 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 N139 TCN registered?

N139 TCN is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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