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N518 STN

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,781 mi
Last recorded16,781 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 STN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2025 16,781 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 15,912 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 15,885 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 15,853 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 15,831 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 15,800 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 15,778 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,756 miles

Offside Front Upper fork seal has sight oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,609 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,589 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,556 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,466 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 15,400 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 15,374 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,279 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,191 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 14,922 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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N518 STN is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N518 STN, 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 N518 STN registered?

N518 STN is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N518 STN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 STN shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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