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Y309 DAA

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,478 mi
Last recorded47,478 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 DAA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 47,478 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 47,462 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 46,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 46,663 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Stop lamp not working when rear brake is applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 44,542 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 44,541 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal has slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 39,234 miles

Central Front Suspension setup not controlled

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 39,234 miles

Central Front Suspension setup not controlled

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,959 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 35,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,501 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015
Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,852 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 22,851 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,208 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 22,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,837 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,593 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,479 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,855 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,940 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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Y309 DAA is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y309 DAA, 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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Y309 DAA is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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