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N548 KRN

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,383 mi
Last recorded27,383 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN548 KRN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,383 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,244 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,161 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 27,124 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 27,118 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 26,981 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,197 miles

Side stand fixing

Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,629 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,729 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 24,718 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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N548 KRN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N548 KRN, 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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N548 KRN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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