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Y281 AVF

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,178 mi
Last recorded43,178 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 AVF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 43,178 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 42,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,821 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 41,821 miles

Brake excessively binding Front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 37,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Lower (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,426 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 32,162 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,351 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,824 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,346 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,435 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 22,435 miles

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

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,135 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,012 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 9,844 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,844 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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Y281 AVF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y281 AVF, 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 Y281 AVF registered?

Y281 AVF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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