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N404 GUR

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,273 mi
Last recorded67,273 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 GUR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 67,273 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,190 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 67,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 66,966 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,913 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,359 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,834 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 64,824 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,355 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,837 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,999 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 58,998 miles

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,388 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 51,388 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 50,609 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 47,900 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,679 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,096 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 42,090 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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N404 GUR is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N404 GUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N404 GUR registered?

N404 GUR is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 5 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N404 GUR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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