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Y258 VMR

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,839 mi
Last recorded17,839 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 VMR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 17,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 17,523 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 16,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 16,873 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 16,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 16,471 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 16,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 16,312 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at time of test (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 16,148 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 15,531 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 13,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,954 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,310 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 11,311 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,527 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 9,527 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 8,752 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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Y258 VMR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y258 VMR, 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 Y258 VMR registered?

Y258 VMR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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