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N65 KFC

1996 Yamaha XJ600S

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,894 mi
Last recorded37,894 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ600S27,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN65 KFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2006 37,894 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 35,188 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 35,184 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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N65 KFC is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N65 KFC, 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 N65 KFC registered?

N65 KFC is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N65 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N65 KFC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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