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N643 DRE

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,085 mi
Last recorded21,085 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN643 DRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 21,085 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 21,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 20,946 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 20,881 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 20,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 20,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 20,580 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 20,367 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 20,353 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 19,872 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 19,715 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,531 miles

Evidence of chain catching

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,300 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,957 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,863 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,495 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 18,337 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,326 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 18,280 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,180 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 17,816 miles

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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N643 DRE is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N643 DRE, 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 N643 DRE registered?

N643 DRE is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N643 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N643 DRE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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