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N504 FSW

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,129 mi
Last recorded56,129 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN504 FSW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 56,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 55,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,513 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 55,501 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,612 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,349 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,645 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 53,645 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,926 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 52,925 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,452 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,972 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 51,971 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Both tyres under inflated

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 51,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 50,130 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 50,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,247 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 47,247 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 47,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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N504 FSW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 29,078 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N504 FSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N504 FSW registered?

N504 FSW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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