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N487 CJK

1996 Yamaha XJ600S

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,550 mi
Last recorded42,550 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ600S27,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 CJK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 42,550 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 42,267 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 42,058 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,087 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,789 miles

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 40,788 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,456 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,177 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

fork dust seals damaged - not preventing water ingress

Pass 3 Nov 2012 39,119 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,504 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 38,504 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,461 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,076 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600S?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,023
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
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N487 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ600S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N487 CJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600S typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N487 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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