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N692 BVV

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,777 mi
Last recorded62,777 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN692 BVV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 62,777 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 54,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 52,295 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 52,295 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,655 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 48,651 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,163 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,701 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 46,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,547 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 40,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,754 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 32,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,548 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 28,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2013 26,953 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,240 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 25,239 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 22,786 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 22,786 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 18,055 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 18,055 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 17,821 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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N692 BVV is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N692 BVV, 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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N692 BVV is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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