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N178 BNV

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,556 mi
Last recorded43,556 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 BNV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 43,556 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 43,556 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,449 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 41,449 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,268 miles

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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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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N178 BNV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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