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N523 JBF

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,722 mi
Last recorded38,722 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 JBF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 38,722 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 38,636 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 38,450 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 38,253 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 37,063 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,642 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 35,621 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,376 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,389 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 31,559 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,194 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 30,194 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 29,295 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,057 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 28,057 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 26,192 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 23,808 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 21,650 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 19,443 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 17,516 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 16,575 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 15,117 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 15,085 miles

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

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

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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N523 JBF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N523 JBF, 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.

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What year was N523 JBF registered?

N523 JBF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N523 JBF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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