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N403 KNK

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,820 mi
Last recorded30,820 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 KNK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,820 miles

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

nail in front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2014 27,284 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 27,270 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,399 miles

o/s mirror cracked in numerous places

Fail 10 Jul 2012 22,378 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

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

o/s mirror cracked in numerous places

Pass 31 Jul 2010 18,597 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,659 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 11,568 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 11,554 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 3,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 3,696 miles

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
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N403 KNK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N403 KNK, 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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N403 KNK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N403 KNK safe to buy?

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