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N357 ARX

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,404 mi
Last recorded46,404 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 ARX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 46,404 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 46,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,782 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,405 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,725 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 32,725 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 28,159 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,805 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,037 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 24,441 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,906 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,421 miles

underside fairing not fully secure

Pass 26 Aug 2006 18,260 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2006 18,241 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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N357 ARX is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N357 ARX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N357 ARX registered?

N357 ARX is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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