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N905 KEH

1996 Yamaha 600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,307 mi
Last recorded107,307 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha 60029,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 KEH
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 107,307 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 97,926 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 97,926 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 95,643 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,279 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,953 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,515 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 89,500 miles

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

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 87,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,870 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,959 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,160 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stand loose

Pass 31 May 2014 71,724 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 65,254 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 May 2012 65,042 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,697 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,125 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 49,117 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,366 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,371 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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N905 KEH is a 1996 Yamaha 600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N905 KEH, 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 N905 KEH registered?

N905 KEH is a 1996 Yamaha 600, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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