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N459 NWL

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,457 mi
Last recorded24,457 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 NWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 24,457 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 24,312 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DAY TIME MOT NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 22,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 21,470 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil filter heavily corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,697 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 20,694 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,256 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 20,256 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,101 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 18,576 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 18,133 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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N459 NWL is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N459 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 N459 NWL registered?

N459 NWL is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 July 1996.

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