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N230 JLA

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,091 mi
Last recorded63,091 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 JLA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 63,091 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 63,091 miles

Central Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working Wires off (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 62,132 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 62,132 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure bolts stripped of thread so plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) bulb blown (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released foot brake switch sticking on (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 May 2023 59,641 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 56,868 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 56,868 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 May 2021 56,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 56,431 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 56,355 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Rear suspension linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,426 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 55,426 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 54,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 52,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,860 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 48,860 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2012 44,176 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2012 44,170 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,323 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,396 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,903 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 35,903 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Nov 2006 34,347 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 34,340 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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N230 JLA is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N230 JLA, 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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N230 JLA is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 8 June 1996.

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