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N648 TNL

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,382 mi
Last recorded28,382 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN648 TNL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 28,382 miles

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

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 2 Feb 2023 27,836 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 27,732 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Lower Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened drop links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front Upper front brake fluid reservoir shows signs of contamination

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper rear brake fluid reservoir shows signs of contamination

Pass 29 May 2021 27,495 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable Handlebar bent N/S (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 27,495 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal leaking N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable Handlebar bent N/S (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 27,342 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Front brake fluid showing signs of contamination

Offside Rear Rear brake fluid showing signs of contamination

Fail 8 Nov 2019 27,319 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Front brake fluid showing signs of contamination

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain alignment is incorrect

Pass 9 Nov 2018 26,544 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 25,196 miles

oil filter showing signs of corrision

Pass 6 Oct 2016 24,151 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,151 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 24,151 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 21,558 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 18,808 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 18,808 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 16,674 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 16,674 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,553 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 16,357 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 16,357 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,293 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 TNL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TNL, 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 TNL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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