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N255 JLA

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,452 mi
Last recorded47,452 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 JLA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 47,452 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,065 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,960 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 39,646 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre is starting to wear/step.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 37,645 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 37,119 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,326 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 36,326 miles

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

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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N255 JLA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N255 JLA, 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 N255 JLA registered?

N255 JLA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N255 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 JLA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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