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N45 XAV

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,609 mi
Last recorded11,609 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 XAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 11,609 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 11,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 11,166 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 10,752 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 10,747 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 10,747 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 10,720 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,715 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,696 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,674 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 10,674 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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N45 XAV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N45 XAV, 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 N45 XAV registered?

N45 XAV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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