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N231 UPF

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,655 mi
Last recorded68,655 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 UPF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,655 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 68,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

front mudguard heavily cracked/ with sharp edges

front brakes binding / sticking on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,140 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 62,140 miles

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,112 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,563 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,384 miles

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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N231 UPF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N231 UPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N231 UPF registered?

N231 UPF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N231 UPF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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