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N363 UEW

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Brown Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

43,505 mi
Last recorded43,505 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN363 UEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 43,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

all lamps removed or taped over for daytime only mot

Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,009 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 41,456 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

REAR SPROCKET HUB BEARING SLIGHTLY WORN/SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Fail 17 Jul 2019 41,456 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

REAR SPROCKET HUB BEARING SLIGHTLY WORN/SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 41,170 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 41,170 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,676 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Lower mount not used. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Lower shock mount. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Dec 2014 32,567 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,004 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

advise braided hoses fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2013 50,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

advise braided hoses fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,280 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 40,091 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,091 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,211 miles

advise braided hoses fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2010 36,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

advise braided hoses fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2009 31,457 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,457 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 28,594 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

advise braided hoses fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,594 miles

advise braided hoses fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,031 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 25,000 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,817 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 21,817 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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N363 UEW is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Brown with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N363 UEW, 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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N363 UEW is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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