MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N178 BNV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N178 BNV, 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 N178 BNV registered?
N178 BNV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 25 June 1996.
Is N178 BNV safe to buy?
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