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N557 SKG

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,501 mi
Last recorded20,501 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 SKG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 20,501 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 19,021 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 18,783 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 18,775 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

n/s h/bar switch loose

Pass 20 Apr 2012 18,715 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,713 miles

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

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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N557 SKG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N557 SKG, 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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N557 SKG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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