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N496 COF

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,473 mi
Last recorded13,473 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 COF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 13,473 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 13,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 12,800 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 12,401 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 11,854 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 11,321 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 10,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 8,861 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 8,710 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 8,317 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 7,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,633 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 7,487 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,232 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 7,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,815 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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N496 COF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N496 COF, 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 N496 COF registered?

N496 COF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N496 COF safe to buy?

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