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Y165 UGF

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,249 mi
Last recorded28,249 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 UGF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 28,249 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 27,758 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 26,930 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,874 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 22,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 20,223 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 20,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 19,874 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 19,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,496 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 19,496 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,282 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 18,916 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,084 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,044 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 18,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,410 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 9,410 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 8,461 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 7,767 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 6,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 4,248 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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Y165 UGF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y165 UGF, 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 Y165 UGF registered?

Y165 UGF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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