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N598 BCE

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,454 mi
Last recorded22,454 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 BCE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,974 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 20,974 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,194 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 25,190 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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N598 BCE is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N598 BCE, 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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N598 BCE is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N598 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N598 BCE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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