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N654 VPE

1996 Yamaha 600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,913 mi
Last recorded69,913 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha 60029,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN654 VPE
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 69,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 69,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 69,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 64,008 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 64,001 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 63,935 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. both (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 60,305 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 60,305 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 57,862 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,530 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 47,467 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 41,605 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 41,595 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,169 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 39,563 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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N654 VPE is a 1996 Yamaha 600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 29,691 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 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N654 VPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N654 VPE is a 1996 Yamaha 600, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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