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N406 BEG

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,399 mi
Last recorded49,399 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 BEG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 49,399 miles

Aftermarket silencer fitted (baffled at time of test)

Fork stantions slightly corroded

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,148 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,296 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 44,859 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,834 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 41,818 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,824 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 38,536 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 38,536 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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N406 BEG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N406 BEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N406 BEG registered?

N406 BEG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 July 1996.

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