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N159 COM

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,722 mi
Last recorded31,722 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 COM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 31,722 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 31,676 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 31,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from header pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 30,804 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 30,804 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,756 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 30,604 miles

slight binding on rear brake

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,424 miles

exhaust mounting missing

Pass 12 May 2014 29,986 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 25,649 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 25,641 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,898 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 22,812 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 21,527 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 19,875 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 18,893 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 18,288 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 18,068 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 18,068 miles

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

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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N159 COM is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N159 COM, 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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N159 COM is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 19 July 1996.

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