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N761 HRV

1996 Yamaha 600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

435 mi
Last recorded435 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha 60029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN761 HRV
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 435 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Sprocket bearings slight free play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 97 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 97 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) Split Pin Missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 96 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 50,682 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey at link pipes both (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 50,680 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey at link pipes (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,241 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey at link pipes (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak sump plug "washer" ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,782 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,172 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 48,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,838 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 45,902 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 45,870 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,543 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 42,558 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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N761 HRV is a 1996 Yamaha 600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N761 HRV, 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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What year was N761 HRV registered?

N761 HRV is a 1996 Yamaha 600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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