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N354 AFL

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,556 mi
Last recorded15,556 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 AFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 15,556 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 14,262 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from the collector box area where the four exhaust merge into one. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left hand fork seal has a slight oil leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 13,216 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 12,147 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 12,147 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation the rear brake switch needed adjusting (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 11,073 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 10,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 9,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 8,484 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 8,484 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 7,579 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 6,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 6,038 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 5,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 4,087 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 2,276 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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N354 AFL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 29,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N354 AFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N354 AFL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N354 AFL safe to buy?

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