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N799 CJK

1996 Yamaha XJ600S

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,984 mi
Last recorded74,984 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ600S27,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN799 CJK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2014 74,984 miles

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 73,520 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 63,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,390 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,961 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,718 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 43,689 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,674 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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N799 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N799 CJK, 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 N799 CJK registered?

N799 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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