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N206 XTF

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,049 mi
Last recorded25,049 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 XTF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,049 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 25,306 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 18,451 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,472 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 12,472 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 11,683 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2013 10,848 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,786 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 10,365 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 9,484 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,545 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 8,080 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 7,564 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 6,935 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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N206 XTF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N206 XTF, 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 N206 XTF registered?

N206 XTF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N206 XTF safe to buy?

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