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Y237 UMR

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,296 mi
Last recorded63,296 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 UMR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 63,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened pipe/end corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,448 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 58,887 miles

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

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2016 58,855 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 56,367 miles

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 56,367 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,903 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,815 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 44,815 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,852 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

number plate may not be legal

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,289 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside handlebar is slightly bent

Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,197 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 27,197 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,219 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,227 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 16,605 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 16,605 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 UMR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red 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 Y237 UMR, 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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Y237 UMR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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