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N254 NMW

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,257 mi
Last recorded50,257 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 NMW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 50,257 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 50,242 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2019 48,785 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,727 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 47,694 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,434 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,215 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 43,308 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,308 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,779 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside front brake hose poorly routed

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,207 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,708 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 38,133 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,419 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 35,351 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,656 miles

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

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

drive chain very dry & rusty

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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N254 NMW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N254 NMW, 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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What year was N254 NMW registered?

N254 NMW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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