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Y169 GCA

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,195 mi
Last recorded19,195 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 19,195 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,185 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 18,995 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 18,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 18,223 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 17,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,968 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 16,678 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,101 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 12,270 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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Y169 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y169 GCA, 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 Y169 GCA registered?

Y169 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y169 GCA safe to buy?

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