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N176 YAJ

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,826 mi
Last recorded26,826 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 YAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 26,826 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 26,305 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 25,203 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 25,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 20,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 18,977 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 17,988 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 17,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 17,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,337 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 16,907 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 15,748 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 15,107 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 14,243 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 14,243 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 13,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,055 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 12,984 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 12,770 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 12,587 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 12,165 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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N176 YAJ is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 N176 YAJ, 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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What year was N176 YAJ registered?

N176 YAJ is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N176 YAJ safe to buy?

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