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N463 JGS

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,364 mi
Last recorded39,364 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN463 JGS
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,364 miles

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

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

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

front mudguard broken

Fail 24 Aug 2016 39,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

front mudguard broken

Fail 5 Aug 2015 34,658 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 34,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,441 miles

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,146 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 28,130 miles

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

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,070 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 27,040 miles

Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 25,528 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 23,781 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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N463 JGS is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 29,078 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N463 JGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N463 JGS registered?

N463 JGS is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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