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Y246 AET

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,219 mi
Last recorded10,219 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 AET
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 10,219 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute front lights missing (1.5.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated front pipe bandaged (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 3,709 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 3,660 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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Y246 AET is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y246 AET, 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 Y246 AET registered?

Y246 AET is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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