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Y317 ARL

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,050 mi
Last recorded51,050 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 ARL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 51,050 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both legs (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 46,507 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork legs (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 45,980 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left hand (5.3.2 (b))

rerar suspension stiff

Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,274 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 23,569 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,593 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 19,485 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 13,987 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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Y317 ARL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y317 ARL, 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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Y317 ARL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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