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N454 NWL

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23 mi
Last recorded23 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 NWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 23 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,833 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 39,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,590 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 36,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,715 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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N454 NWL is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N454 NWL, 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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What year was N454 NWL registered?

N454 NWL is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N454 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N454 NWL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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