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N485 BOF

1996 Yamaha 600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,149 mi
Last recorded53,149 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha 60029,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 BOF
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 53,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 52,299 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 51,522 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 51,522 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 49,630 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,656 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 47,331 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,418 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,418 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,691 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,157 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 21,361 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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N485 BOF is a 1996 Yamaha 600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N485 BOF, 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 N485 BOF registered?

N485 BOF is a 1996 Yamaha 600, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N485 BOF safe to buy?

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