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N623 XSO

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,916 mi
Last recorded52,916 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN623 XSO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,916 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,882 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 41,316 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 41,316 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,222 miles

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

cooling pipes corroded.centre stand insecure when bike raised.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,918 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,417 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 36,060 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,009 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 33,009 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,080 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 25,786 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 25,759 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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N623 XSO is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N623 XSO, 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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What year was N623 XSO registered?

N623 XSO is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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