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N223 GHG

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,386 mi
Last recorded26,386 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 GHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 26,386 miles

front and rear fairing loose

Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,166 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,637 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,651 miles

tank bag may restriced a littel

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,868 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,033 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 22,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 20 May 2009 21,938 miles

Chain guard missing

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

carb manifold to head rubbers perished

Pass 20 May 2009 21,938 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

carb manifold to head rubbers perished

Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,533 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 17,481 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 15,103 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2006 15,103 miles

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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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N223 GHG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N223 GHG, 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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N223 GHG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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