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N449 CJK

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,011 mi
Last recorded55,011 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 CJK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 55,011 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 55,011 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,642 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 53,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2022 53,629 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 51,389 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Front fairing loose but still secure

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 51,386 miles

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Front fairing loose but still secure

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,980 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 42,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,345 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 77,339 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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N449 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N449 CJK, 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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N449 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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