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N503 COF

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,502 mi
Last recorded36,502 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 COF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,502 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,972 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 35,963 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,693 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 35,655 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

nearside front indicator stalk loose but not insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,158 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

l/h r/h exhaust damage

no mirrors fitted

oil cooler pipes corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,908 miles

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

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

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

Rear footrests slightly bent

Rear hugger slightly insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2008 33,495 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,495 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,429 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 28,694 miles

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

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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N503 COF 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 N503 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 N503 COF registered?

N503 COF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N503 COF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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