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N489 DYD

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,793 mi
Last recorded39,793 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 DYD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2020 39,793 miles

All direction indicators not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Both (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Carburettor intake seals perishing

Nearside Evidence of oil leak

O/s/r fairing cracked

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 34,305 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 34,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2016 31,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,315 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 30,743 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,743 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,316 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,527 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

throttle sticking sightly

Fail 5 Sep 2012 27,527 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

throttle sticking sightly

Fail 30 Aug 2012 27,422 miles

Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever operation

engine noise

front suspention soft

horn mounting

Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,645 miles

front brake binding very slightly

number plate slightly dis-coloured

Fail 6 Sep 2011 25,645 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

number plate slightly dis-coloured

Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,237 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 25,234 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,893 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,935 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 19,135 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 19,135 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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N489 DYD is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N489 DYD, 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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N489 DYD is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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