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N173 EKW

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,921 mi
Last recorded34,921 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 EKW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 34,921 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear split pin missing brake torsion arm

Pass 13 Nov 2019 34,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight runout (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 34,791 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative suspension compresses but doesn't return (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight runout (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 34,619 miles

Not advisable to fit a clip link to drive chain on a motorcycle with this amount of power

Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,374 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 34,374 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff Although movement, it is limited and takes time to return to rest (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,154 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 34,154 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 33,985 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 4 Jun 2014 32,588 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 31,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,184 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 31,184 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 27,425 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 May 2009 23,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 23,521 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 23,521 miles

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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N173 EKW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N173 EKW, 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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N173 EKW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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