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N517 BVU

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,118 mi
Last recorded17,118 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 BVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 17,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 16,763 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 16,548 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 16,548 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 15,904 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 15,183 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 15,179 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 14,992 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 14,240 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 13,561 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 13,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,255 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 12,730 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,629 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,568 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,483 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,757 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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N517 BVU is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N517 BVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N517 BVU registered?

N517 BVU is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N517 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N517 BVU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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