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R6 WBK

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,278 mi
Last recorded37,278 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 WBK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 37,278 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 36,483 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 35,905 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 35,036 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,734 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted

Front brake pads old

Fuel filler cap lock stiff

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Slight off set to rhs

Tyre pressures low , have reinflated

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 33,663 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 33,663 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,485 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 33,477 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,054 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear shockabsorber lower bush has slight play

Fail 21 Feb 2013 33,046 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear shockabsorber lower bush has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,226 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

rear shockabsorber lower bush has slight play

slight brake bind from front

Fail 16 Feb 2012 32,219 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

rear shockabsorber lower bush has slight play

slight brake bind from front

Pass 27 Jan 2008 25,109 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,153 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 16,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 13,033 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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R6 WBK is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R6 WBK, 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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R6 WBK is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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