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X161 OEG

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,072 mi
Last recorded50,072 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 OEG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,072 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Outer Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Feb 2009 50,072 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Outer Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,248 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,234 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,323 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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X161 OEG is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X161 OEG, 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 X161 OEG registered?

X161 OEG is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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