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N142 JLH

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,245 mi
Last recorded36,245 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 JLH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,245 miles

Front brake pads slightly corroded

clutch lever slightly worn

drive chain slight rust to links

Fail 10 Oct 2019 36,245 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front brake pads slightly corroded

clutch lever slightly worn

drive chain slight rust to links

Pass 17 May 2018 32,619 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 32,619 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 30,392 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 47,310 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 47,310 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,723 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 45,366 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 45,366 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,657 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 44,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,383 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 43,370 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 42,708 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 42,415 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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N142 JLH is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N142 JLH, 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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N142 JLH is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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