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N253 AOB

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,961 mi
Last recorded35,961 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 AOB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,961 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 35,938 miles

Centre Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,307 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 34,297 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,528 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 12,968 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 31,164 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,164 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,533 miles

Clutch lever pivot has excessive free play.

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 27,533 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever pivot has excessive free play.

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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N253 AOB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N253 AOB, 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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N253 AOB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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