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N245 HCR

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,424 mi
Last recorded36,424 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN245 HCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 36,424 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,011 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,404 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,001 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 28,387 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 28,387 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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N245 HCR is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N245 HCR, 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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What year was N245 HCR registered?

N245 HCR is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N245 HCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N245 HCR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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