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2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,697 mi
Last recorded55,697 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 NFC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,697 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 53,372 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,528 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain has slight tight spot

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

Front Pads slightly rubbing

Nearside Handle bar slightly bent

Rear Suspension slightly stiff

Fail 1 Aug 2016 47,522 miles

Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Pinch bolt lower fork leg (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain has slight tight spot

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

Front Pads slightly rubbing

Nearside Handle bar slightly bent

Rear Suspension slightly stiff

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,786 miles

Chain guard missing

front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2013 46,779 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Chain guard missing

front brake binding

Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,938 miles

f/brake rubbing

n/s front indicator poorly mounted

Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,938 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

f/brake rubbing

n/s front indicator poorly mounted

Fail 18 Sep 2010 39,877 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brake has poor reserve travel

headlamp high beam has poor pattern

Pass 18 Sep 2010 39,877 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brake has poor reserve travel

headlamp high beam has poor pattern

Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,233 miles

advise to maintain chain a bit more.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,000 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,182 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 24,182 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,752 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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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Y315 NFC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y315 NFC, 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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Y315 NFC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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