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N336 RCU

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,282 mi
Last recorded41,282 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN336 RCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 41,282 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 38,669 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,189 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,613 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 29,609 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,379 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 29,379 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,231 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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N336 RCU is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N336 RCU, 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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N336 RCU is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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