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N644 CKN

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,460 mi
Last recorded26,460 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN644 CKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 26,460 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2026 26,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 25,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/70/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 25,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,978 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 23,978 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,410 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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N644 CKN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N644 CKN, 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 N644 CKN registered?

N644 CKN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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The MOT history for N644 CKN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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