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N477 YEW

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,611 mi
Last recorded49,611 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 YEW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,611 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2008 49,611 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,731 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 47,715 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,644 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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N477 YEW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N477 YEW, 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 N477 YEW registered?

N477 YEW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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