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Y252 VMW

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,093 mi
Last recorded19,093 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 VMW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 19,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 18,940 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 18,932 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 18,809 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 18,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 18,064 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 17,119 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,926 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 16,522 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,974 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 11,240 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 10,989 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 9,819 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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Y252 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y252 VMW, 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 Y252 VMW registered?

Y252 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y252 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y252 VMW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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