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N389 UPL

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,584 mi
Last recorded24,584 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 UPL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 24,584 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 24,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,473 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 24,459 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 2 May 2009 24,305 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,282 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 28,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

minimal binding to front brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2006 23,973 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 23,961 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

minimal binding to front brakes

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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N389 UPL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N389 UPL, 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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N389 UPL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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