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Y299 NLU

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,470 mi
Last recorded31,470 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 NLU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 31,470 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,675 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,725 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 29,724 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,829 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 28,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,753 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,517 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,962 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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Y299 NLU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y299 NLU, 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 Y299 NLU registered?

Y299 NLU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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