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N145 PCD

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,727 mi
Last recorded27,727 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 PCD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 27,727 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 27,273 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 27,273 miles

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 27,101 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 26,868 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 26,449 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,090 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,361 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 24,856 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,856 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011
Fail 18 Jul 2011 24,264 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,486 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,489 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 19,489 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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))

Pass 30 May 2008 14,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,309 miles

advise: rear performance brake not as good as I'd expect, but passes minimum requirements

Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,723 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?

Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
835
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,907
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,271
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,192
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,135
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 965
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 590
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N145 PCD is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 28,416 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 XJ600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N145 PCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N145 PCD is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 June 1996.

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