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N316 WPA

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Grey Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,386 mi
Last recorded14,386 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 WPA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 14,386 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 14,154 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 13,716 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 13,238 miles

gear lever loose;

Fail 26 May 2015 13,231 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

gear lever loose;

Pass 17 May 2014 12,106 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 9,862 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 May 2012 8,840 miles

Drive chain is worn.

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

Pass 21 May 2011 7,391 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 7,391 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2010 6,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 6,441 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 5,969 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 3,977 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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N316 WPA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Grey with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N316 WPA, 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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N316 WPA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 July 1996.

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