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N421 FNP

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,329 mi
Last recorded33,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 FNP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 33,329 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 32,758 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 32,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 31,449 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 28,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 27,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 26,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 23,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 21,791 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 20,489 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 20,489 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 19,319 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 19,028 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 18,397 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,005 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,527 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 14,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,943 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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N421 FNP is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N421 FNP, 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 N421 FNP registered?

N421 FNP is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N421 FNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N421 FNP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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