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N296 OYS

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,043 mi
Last recorded41,043 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 OYS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 41,043 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Excessive oil leak - oil cooler pipes severely corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2025 41,035 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess @ fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 39,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2024 39,037 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect bottoming out (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2023 35,944 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 27,653 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 25,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 19,345 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear suspension linkage corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 16,683 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 16,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 14,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 13,484 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 13,483 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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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N296 OYS is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N296 OYS, 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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N296 OYS is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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