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N497 DKN

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,389 mi
Last recorded10,389 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 DKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 10,389 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 10,389 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 9,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,028 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 35,998 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 35,947 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,471 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,511 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 28,247 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 18,420 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 15,251 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,442 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 14,442 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2008 12,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 12,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 12,501 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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N497 DKN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N497 DKN, 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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N497 DKN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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