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N475 BOF

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

40,866 mi
Last recorded40,866 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN475 BOF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 40,866 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 37,855 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 32,966 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 32,752 miles

Front front mudguard has a slight crack

Rear some light corrosion but not to excess

Fail 17 May 2021 32,752 miles

Front front mudguard has a slight crack

Rear some light corrosion but not to excess

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 32,742 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,886 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 31,886 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2015 30,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,146 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,929 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 26,710 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,576 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,629 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 21,629 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 21,014 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 21,014 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 19,924 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 19,893 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,449 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 16,430 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 16,141 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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N475 BOF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N475 BOF, 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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N475 BOF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 18 May 1996.

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