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N499 DBA

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,443 mi
Last recorded36,443 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 DBA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 36,443 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 36,430 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,864 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,051 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 34,051 miles

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

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

drive chain rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,693 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 30,693 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,581 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,178 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,353 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 18,685 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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N499 DBA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue 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 N499 DBA, 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 N499 DBA registered?

N499 DBA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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