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1996 Yamaha XJ600S 0.6L Petrol · N490 DHE

N490 DHE

1996 Yamaha XJ600S (0.6L, petrol). First registered 07/03/1996. Recorded mileage 34,523 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027.

Make & Model
YAMAHA XJ600S
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
34,523 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/08/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
598cc

N490 DHE Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
  • 34,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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N490 DHE Mileage History

  1. 10/04/200610,462 mi
  2. 12/04/200711,860 mi+1,398 mi
  3. 07/04/200812,316 mi+456 mi
  4. 31/03/200913,551 mi+1,235 mi
  5. 06/04/201014,652 mi+1,101 mi
  6. 07/04/201116,430 mi+1,778 mi
  7. 12/04/201217,433 mi+1,003 mi
  8. 16/04/201318,275 mi+842 mi
  9. 16/04/201419,148 mi+873 mi
  10. 16/04/2014191,480 mi+172,332 mi
  11. 08/04/201520,404 mi-171,076 mi
  12. 13/04/201621,502 mi+1,098 mi
  13. 18/04/201722,634 mi+1,132 mi
  14. 17/04/201823,768 mi+1,134 mi
  15. 09/04/201925,004 mi+1,236 mi
  16. 05/08/202026,561 mi+1,557 mi
  17. 07/07/202127,711 mi+1,150 mi
  18. 14/07/202229,308 mi+1,597 mi
  19. 14/07/202229,308 mi
  20. 05/07/202330,587 mi+1,279 mi
  21. 09/07/202431,814 mi+1,227 mi
  22. 09/07/202533,228 mi+1,414 mi
  23. 10/07/202634,523 mi+1,295 mi

Average of roughly 1,188 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

N490 DHE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 04:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Yamaha Xj600S (N490 DHE) between April 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))”.

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