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W15 YAM

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,954 mi
Last recorded21,954 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 21,954 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 20,598 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 19,769 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 18,358 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 17,751 miles

Rear Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 17,547 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 16,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,162 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 16,162 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,344 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,680 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 13,784 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,275 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 13,275 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 11,779 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,779 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 9,469 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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W15 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W15 YAM, 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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What year was W15 YAM registered?

W15 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is W15 YAM safe to buy?

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