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N655 VPE

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,985 mi
Last recorded24,985 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 VPE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 24,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 24,893 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 23,619 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 23,619 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 22,372 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 21,996 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,180 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 21,173 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,803 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 20,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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N655 VPE is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N655 VPE, 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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What year was N655 VPE registered?

N655 VPE is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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