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N262 SBO

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,484 mi
Last recorded36,484 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 SBO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 36,484 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,260 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 35,259 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride fiche link missing from chain (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 31,536 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,578 miles

adv dampness on front fork seals

Pass 10 Jan 2015 274,309 miles

adv surface corrosion on frame

Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,297 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,274 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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N262 SBO is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N262 SBO, 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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N262 SBO is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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