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N263 BRD

1996 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,572 mi
Last recorded18,572 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT60029,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 BRD
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 18,572 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024

Front tyre flat

Fail 16 Aug 2024

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front tyre flat

Pass 13 Jan 2020 26 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 26 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,229 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,135 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT600?

Based on 22,221 MOT tests across 2,420 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 150
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
suspension bush has excessive free play 111
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N263 BRD is a 1996 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 29,754 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 XT600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N263 BRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N263 BRD registered?

N263 BRD is a 1996 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N263 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N263 BRD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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