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N461 WJB

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,817 mi
Last recorded31,817 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN461 WJB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 31,817 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 31,814 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 28,273 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,995 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,981 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,892 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 27,509 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,681 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 23,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,603 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Jan 2009 20,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 20,687 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 20,666 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,652 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,805 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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N461 WJB is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N461 WJB, 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 N461 WJB registered?

N461 WJB is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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