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N469 MCW

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,829 mi
Last recorded24,829 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN469 MCW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 24,829 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 24,690 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 24,368 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 24,195 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 23,635 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 23,635 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2014 22,862 miles

front and rear brakes binding

Fail 6 Jul 2013 21,984 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

passing light switch function inop

Pass 6 Jul 2013 21,984 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

passing light switch function inop

Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,910 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2011
Fail 7 Jul 2011 15,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,885 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 14,879 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 13,539 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 13,539 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 12,851 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
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N469 MCW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N469 MCW, 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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N469 MCW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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