MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil leak (oil cooler pipes)
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
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear tyre perishing
play in rear sprocket carrier bearing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N163 VPM registered?
N163 VPM is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 June 1996.
Is N163 VPM safe to buy?
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