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N470 CJK

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,120 mi
Last recorded27,120 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN470 CJK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 27,120 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 26,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 25,669 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 25,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 20,569 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 18,346 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 17,601 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 17,584 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 13,278 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 13,278 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake locking device missing split pin on brake stay (3.2.A1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 13,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,048 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 12,786 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,466 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 12,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,360 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 12,322 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,322 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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N470 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N470 CJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N470 CJK registered?

N470 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N470 CJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N470 CJK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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