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N642 JLP

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,504 mi
Last recorded59,504 miles
Recorded on27 May 2006
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 JLP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2006 59,504 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 59,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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N642 JLP is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N642 JLP, 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 N642 JLP registered?

N642 JLP is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N642 JLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N642 JLP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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