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N344 PUV

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,659 mi
Last recorded31,659 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 PUV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,659 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 30,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 26,258 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 26,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 25,220 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,874 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 21,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Nov 2011 18,413 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 15,176 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,995 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 14,720 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,713 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 14,314 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 PUV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N344 PUV, 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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What year was N344 PUV registered?

N344 PUV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N344 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N344 PUV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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