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N515 COF

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,080 mi
Last recorded45,080 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 COF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 45,080 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 40,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,733 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,712 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,622 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 33,622 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,537 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 32,535 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,800 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,660 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,448 miles

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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N515 COF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N515 COF, 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 N515 COF registered?

N515 COF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 15 June 1996.

Is N515 COF safe to buy?

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