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N154 GLE

1996 Yamaha XJ600S

Grey Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,653 mi
Last recorded17,653 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ600S27,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 GLE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 17,653 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 17,557 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,926 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 15,757 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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N154 GLE is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S in Grey with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N154 GLE, 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 N154 GLE registered?

N154 GLE is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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