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N981 GRV

1996 Yamaha XJ600S

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,206 mi
Last recorded47,206 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ600S27,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 GRV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2014 47,206 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,206 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,507 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,832 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 36,507 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 35,351 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,385 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 30,385 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 25,064 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,220 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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N981 GRV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N981 GRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N981 GRV registered?

N981 GRV is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 20 April 1996.

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