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Y169 KUX

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,557 mi
Last recorded63,557 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 KUX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 63,557 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 63,540 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 53,747 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 53,626 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2017 53,400 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 53,225 miles

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

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 53,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,785 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,327 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,934 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 48,934 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,266 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

after market silencer fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,585 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 KUX is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y169 KUX, 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 KUX registered?

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

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