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N344 CST

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,198 mi
Last recorded50,198 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 CST
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,198 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 50,173 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,044 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,738 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 46,661 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,097 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 44,075 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,623 miles

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Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,667 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,238 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,375 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 32,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,574 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 26,243 miles

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 22,936 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,120 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 21,120 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,809 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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N344 CST is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N344 CST, 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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N344 CST is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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