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Y162 KRD

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,891 mi
Last recorded36,891 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 KRD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 36,891 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 34,757 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour Showing blue light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 34,757 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp incorrect colour Showing blue light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 32,859 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 29,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 28,732 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 28,732 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,244 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 28,244 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,234 miles

Coolant leak

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 28,234 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Upper Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Coolant leak

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 27,456 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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Y162 KRD is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y162 KRD, 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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Y162 KRD is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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