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N207 DMC

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

27,095 mi
Last recorded27,095 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 DMC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,095 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 27,038 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,935 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,828 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 20,828 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,014 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake disc damp

Fail 31 Jul 2007 19,014 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake/disc damp

Fail 25 May 2006 18,753 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2006 18,753 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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N207 DMC is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N207 DMC, 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 N207 DMC registered?

N207 DMC is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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