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N163 VPM

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,821 mi
Last recorded98,821 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 VPM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,821 miles

engine oil leak (oil cooler pipes)

Fail 10 Jul 2019 98,821 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket locking device missing

engine oil leak (oil cooler pipes)

rear grab handles lose

Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,821 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 95,904 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 95,904 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,398 miles

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

rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,749 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 88,377 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 3,182 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 2,139 miles

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2008 1,008 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 61 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 47 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,409 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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N163 VPM is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N163 VPM, 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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N163 VPM is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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