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N279 NKG

1996 Yamaha XT600

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,069 mi
Last recorded47,069 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT60029,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 NKG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 47,069 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 47,051 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect L.e.d bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 47,012 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame and Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 46,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,912 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 45,912 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 42,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 41,548 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 41,548 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 38,744 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 35,247 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,042 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 29,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,923 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 14,376 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,226 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 14,109 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,857 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,407 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,018 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,780 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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N279 NKG is a 1996 Yamaha XT600 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N279 NKG, 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 N279 NKG registered?

N279 NKG is a 1996 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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