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N457 CJK

1996 Yamaha 600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,782 mi
Last recorded26,782 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha 60029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 CJK
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 26,782 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,782 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 22,699 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,620 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 21,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,124 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 12,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 10,262 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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N457 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha 600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 29,691 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 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N457 CJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N457 CJK registered?

N457 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha 600, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N457 CJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N457 CJK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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