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Y164 SNE

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,762 mi
Last recorded20,762 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 SNE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 20,762 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front left fork seal has light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 20,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 20,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 20,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 20,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2019 20,277 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,267 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 20,242 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 20,221 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2014 20,109 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 19,893 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,019 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 17,016 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 17,016 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,903 miles

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

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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Y164 SNE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y164 SNE, 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 Y164 SNE registered?

Y164 SNE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 August 2001.

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