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N796 CBM

1996 Yamaha XJ600S

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ600S27,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 CBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 5 miles

Front headlamp has a beam aim corrector fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 2 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 52,511 miles

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Oct 2014 13,489 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 12,122 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 24,369 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 May 2011 24,097 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,639 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,865 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 21,504 miles

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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N796 CBM is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N796 CBM, 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 N796 CBM registered?

N796 CBM is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N796 CBM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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