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N531 DKN

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,830 mi
Last recorded41,830 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 DKN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 41,830 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside engine mount bolt missing

Fail 24 Sep 2024 41,795 miles

Stop lamp not working on rear foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside engine mount bolt missing

Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,042 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both inner & outer pads (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,457 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 39,671 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,666 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements foot peddle (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 38,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements foot peddle (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 37,795 miles

Rear tyre valve damaged

Fail 21 May 2018 37,795 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre valve damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,890 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 36,890 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,441 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn to limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,588 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 32,562 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,926 miles

Front brake has a slight bind.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,898 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,264 miles

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

Rear coil spring rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,172 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,407 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,625 miles

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

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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N531 DKN is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N531 DKN, 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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N531 DKN is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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