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N718 EBH

1996 Yamaha XJ600S

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,924 mi
Last recorded27,924 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ600S27,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN718 EBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,924 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 27,906 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,906 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,870 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 27,870 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600S?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,023
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
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N718 EBH is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,489 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 XJ600S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N718 EBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600S typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N718 EBH registered?

N718 EBH is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N718 EBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N718 EBH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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