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N243 JLA

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,461 mi
Last recorded50,461 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 JLA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 50,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 50,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 49,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 49,731 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,154 miles

Head races slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,204 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,710 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,050 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 46,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,849 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 42,849 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 40,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,656 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 38,656 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 37,081 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 37,081 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 34,802 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 34,802 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,439 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,981 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 26,981 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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N243 JLA is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N243 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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N243 JLA is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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