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Y237 OEF

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,116 mi
Last recorded22,116 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 OEF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2022 22,116 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all 4 (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 21,803 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,176 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 20,244 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 19,398 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 14,370 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 12,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 May 2012 11,933 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 11,933 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,125 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 9,951 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 6,683 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 6,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,103 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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Y237 OEF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y237 OEF, 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 Y237 OEF registered?

Y237 OEF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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