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N243 JAT

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,606 mi
Last recorded41,606 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 JAT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 41,606 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 41,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 40,915 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 40,296 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 39,335 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 36,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,034 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 28,909 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 28,909 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2015 28,424 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 28,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 May 2014 27,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 May 2013 24,652 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 24,652 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 22,046 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 22,027 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,909 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,497 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,133 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,459 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,011 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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N243 JAT is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N243 JAT, 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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N243 JAT is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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