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N537 JBF

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

29,198 mi
Last recorded29,198 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 JBF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 29,198 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 27,808 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 26,570 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 26,570 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect tape fitted due to european light (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 26,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 26,161 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlight mask fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate may not conform to specified requirements

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 26,161 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlight mask fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate may not conform to specified requirements

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 25,779 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

beam image convertor on headlight lens

Pass 27 Nov 2018 25,562 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,551 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

left hand switch slightly loose

play in clutch lever povit

Fail 14 Aug 2017 25,551 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

left hand switch slightly loose

play in clutch lever povit

Pass 4 May 2016 25,455 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 25,455 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 23,419 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2015 23,419 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 9 May 2014 21,296 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 21,296 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 20,666 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

handle bars possible bent

Fail 11 May 2013 20,666 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

handle bars possible bent

Pass 21 May 2012 19,054 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 15,847 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 19 May 2011 15,847 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,573 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,011 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,758 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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N537 JBF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N537 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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N537 JBF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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