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N289 VWN

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,091 mi
Last recorded54,091 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 VWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 54,091 miles

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired nipple (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively and slight damage (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust repair centre

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2025 50,553 miles

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

Front brake leaver pivot pin worn

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

Pass 18 May 2024 50,219 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame /swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre wearing

crack in n/s/f fairing

rear tyre date stamp 2014

Pass 18 May 2023 50,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,954 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 49,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,828 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,872 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 46,862 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,698 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 44,899 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 45,884 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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N289 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N289 VWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N289 VWN registered?

N289 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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