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N37 JCA

1996 Yamaha 600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,961 mi
Last recorded50,961 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha 60029,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN37 JCA
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 50,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 48,580 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 48,580 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,047 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 44,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 41,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,761 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 39,761 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,930 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,765 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,532 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,521 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 28,520 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 28,518 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,151 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 26,122 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,448 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 21,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,636 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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N37 JCA is a 1996 Yamaha 600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 29,691 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 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N37 JCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N37 JCA registered?

N37 JCA is a 1996 Yamaha 600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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