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Y267 XBV

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

37,601 mi
Last recorded37,601 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY267 XBV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025 37,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 32,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 30,844 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 30,843 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,468 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 29,467 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 27,812 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 25,308 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 25,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid caliper (3.2.B4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,604 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 21,604 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2014 21,049 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 21,037 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,046 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 20,046 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 18,518 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 18,518 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jun 2008 18,497 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,047 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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Y267 XBV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y267 XBV, 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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Y267 XBV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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