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Y171 WNT

2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,284 mi
Last recorded24,284 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R16,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 WNT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 24,284 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 24,258 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,805 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,554 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,992 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 21,992 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,616 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 20,717 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 20,717 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,344 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,714 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 17,708 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,974 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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Y171 WNT is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 16,469 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 Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y171 WNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y171 WNT is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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