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K2 VVY

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,371 mi
Last recorded56,371 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 VVY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 56,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shocker has age related corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 56,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shocker has age related corrosion

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 51,658 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,860 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,102 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 43,098 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 43,088 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 May 2016 43,035 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 42,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,459 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,079 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,046 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,828 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,671 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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K2 VVY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,218 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K2 VVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K2 VVY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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