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N249 AHH

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,411 mi
Last recorded14,411 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 AHH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 14,411 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 13,875 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2024 13,875 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2023 10,839 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 10,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 10,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 9,668 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 9,668 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 8,287 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 7,452 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 6,521 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 6,031 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 6,001 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 5,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 30 May 2013 5,747 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 May 2012 5,618 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 5,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 5,505 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 5,335 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 5,165 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 4,970 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 4,875 miles

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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N249 AHH is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N249 AHH, 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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N249 AHH is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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