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N173 VPM

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Multi-colour Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,253 mi
Last recorded65,253 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 VPM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 65,253 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,917 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 64,917 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,734 miles

Central Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Front pipes and rear silencer. (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated Silencer (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 63,726 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear hose ends corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure rear tyre very periched (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,103 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 63,103 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 62,802 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,073 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,829 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 8,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

front mugaurd missing

Pass 27 May 2011 8,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

front mugaurd missing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 4,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 4,757 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 15 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2009 15 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,442 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 17,416 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

flat front tyre loose grip on l/hand bar

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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N173 VPM is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Multi-colour with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N173 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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N173 VPM is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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