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N648 JHG

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,553 mi
Last recorded20,553 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN648 JHG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 20,553 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 20,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 20,323 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 20,316 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,783 miles

Bolt missing from n/s lower fairing support bracket

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2015 18,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 May 2014 16,680 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 May 2014 16,680 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 13,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 May 2013 13,127 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre under inflated

Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,243 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 10,910 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 9,500 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 9,500 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 7,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Mar 2009 7,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,247 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 34,229 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,276 miles

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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N648 JHG is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N648 JHG, 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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N648 JHG is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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