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N198 AOJ

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,426 mi
Last recorded38,426 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 AOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 38,426 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 38,226 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 37,738 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 36,825 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 36,503 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 36,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 35,683 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 35,248 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,666 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,373 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 34,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 34,079 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 34,028 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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N198 AOJ is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N198 AOJ, 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 N198 AOJ registered?

N198 AOJ is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N198 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 AOJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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