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N472 NMW

1996 Yamaha YZF600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,959 mi
Last recorded11,959 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN472 NMW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 11,959 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 11,955 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,466 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 10,103 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,880 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 9,880 miles

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

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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N472 NMW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N472 NMW, 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 N472 NMW registered?

N472 NMW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 3 July 1996.

Is N472 NMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N472 NMW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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