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Y248 WAO

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,449 mi
Last recorded22,449 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 WAO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 22,449 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 22,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2016 21,075 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

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)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive play in most linkages (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,567 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 16,786 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 16,167 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,180 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,486 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 10,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 10,802 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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Y248 WAO is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y248 WAO, 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 Y248 WAO registered?

Y248 WAO is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y248 WAO safe to buy?

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