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N466 WJB

1996 Yamaha 600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,921 mi
Last recorded43,921 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha 60029,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN466 WJB
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 43,921 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 43,907 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 43,524 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2020 41,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 147,620 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 36,215 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 36,197 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,915 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 31,911 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 31,816 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 31,816 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 31,248 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 31,248 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 30,803 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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N466 WJB is a 1996 Yamaha 600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N466 WJB, 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 N466 WJB registered?

N466 WJB is a 1996 Yamaha 600, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N466 WJB safe to buy?

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