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X608 WVX

2001 Yamaha YZF600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,615 mi
Last recorded44,615 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 WVX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,615 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 44,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 44,614 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 40,921 miles

chain dry

lower swing arm bracket bush slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,866 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

chain dry

lower swing arm bracket bush slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,080 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 35,060 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 34,146 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Registration Plate Begining To Deteriorate

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 34,115 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 22,495 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 22,495 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,939 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,956 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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X608 WVX is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X608 WVX, 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 X608 WVX registered?

X608 WVX is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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