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N398 RUT

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,881 mi
Last recorded53,881 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 RUT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2020 53,881 miles

Brake component insecure rear brake flexi insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked at 4 into one joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

lower fairing insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,066 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 47,066 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play loose bottom bolt (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,660 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 45,664 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 45,662 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,774 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 44,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,681 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 41,422 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,422 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,198 miles

front wheel cover cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,240 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,911 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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N398 RUT is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N398 RUT, 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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N398 RUT is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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