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Y186 EFT

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,743 mi
Last recorded43,743 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 EFT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 43,743 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 42,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 38,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,742 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,874 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 31,874 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,982 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 25,982 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 25,524 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,934 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 23,934 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 21,070 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 18,752 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 18,752 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 16,415 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 13,801 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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Y186 EFT is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y186 EFT, 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 Y186 EFT registered?

Y186 EFT is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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