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N518 XSA

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

13,125 mi
Last recorded13,125 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 XSA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 13,125 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 13,102 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 13,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 12,986 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 12,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 12,907 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 12,893 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,867 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,839 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 12,711 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 12,493 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,278 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 12,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,854 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 11,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 11,547 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 11,372 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 XSA is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

N518 XSA is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N518 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 XSA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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