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N446 VBU

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,144 mi
Last recorded50,144 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 VBU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 50,144 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 47,071 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,495 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 42,178 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 41,673 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 40,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,221 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 39,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 37,612 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,115 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 36,115 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 33,985 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 31,752 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,245 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 24,041 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 23,571 miles

dampness to nearside front caliper piston

front mudgaurd cracked

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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N446 VBU is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N446 VBU, 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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What year was N446 VBU registered?

N446 VBU is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N446 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N446 VBU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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