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N345 YAV

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,477 mi
Last recorded12,477 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN345 YAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2013 12,477 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 12,477 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 10,191 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

car type valve fitted to rear wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2010 10,153 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 10,095 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 10,063 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 9,828 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 9,828 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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N345 YAV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N345 YAV, 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 N345 YAV registered?

N345 YAV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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