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N590 JRF

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,071 mi
Last recorded41,071 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 JRF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2024 41,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 39,561 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 1.01 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 39,482 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned chain adjustment (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,308 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 38,528 miles

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

Rear suspension soft

Pass 24 May 2018 38,480 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 38,480 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 38,159 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn making a noise going backward (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,056 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 36,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,216 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 32,941 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2011 24,862 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 24,821 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 242,365 miles

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 23 May 2009 23,622 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 20 May 2009 23,619 miles

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

unable to check front wheel bearings due to binding brake

Pass 21 May 2008 23,493 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 23,493 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 23,493 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 22,240 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 22,236 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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N590 JRF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue 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 N590 JRF, 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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N590 JRF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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