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N298 NNW

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,542 mi
Last recorded47,542 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 NNW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 47,542 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 46,649 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,321 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,533 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,120 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,522 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,804 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,561 miles

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

rear tyre contaminated with oil from chain oiler wash off for MOT

Fail 20 Apr 2011 36,561 miles

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear tyre contaminated with oil from chain oiler wash off for MOT

Pass 24 Oct 2009 18,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,551 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 16,551 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 16,533 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear tyre under pressure

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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N298 NNW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 29,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N298 NNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N298 NNW registered?

N298 NNW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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