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N657 CKN

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,853 mi
Last recorded50,853 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 CKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 50,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear final drive cush drive rubbers worn,sprocket has slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2024 49,812 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front oil weap on front of engine

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rear tyre valve starting to perrish (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 49,812 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front oil weap on front of engine

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rear tyre valve starting to perrish (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,466 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,777 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2021 48,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

minor engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2020 46,752 miles

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

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

minor oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2019 46,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front & rear wearing unevenly & perished (5.2.3 (e))

minor engine oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,758 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 41,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,708 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering screw missing in screen (2.1.2e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded stand area (6.1.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 37,708 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering screw missing in screen (2.1.2e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded stand area (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,953 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,195 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front tyre wearing unevenly.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,556 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 12,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,763 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,138 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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N657 CKN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N657 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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N657 CKN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 June 1996.

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