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N271 KGP

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,364 mi
Last recorded53,364 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 KGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 53,364 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 53,364 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 53,347 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 53,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,953 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,807 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,699 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,412 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,423 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 50,008 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,276 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 43,455 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 43,454 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,968 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 36,880 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 36,804 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 29,660 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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N271 KGP is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 N271 KGP, 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 N271 KGP registered?

N271 KGP is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N271 KGP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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