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N482 CJK

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN482 CJK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 44 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 2 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 1 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 1 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2010 491 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 May 2010 491 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 3,688 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 3,688 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,602 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,425 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?

Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
835
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,907
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,271
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,192
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,135
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 965
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 590
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N482 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 28,416 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 XJ600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N482 CJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N482 CJK registered?

N482 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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