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Y331 MVT

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

25,577 mi
Last recorded25,577 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 MVT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 25,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 24,622 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 24,622 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 24,520 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 24,253 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 24,247 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both sides seals gone (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,228 miles

Front brake bineding slightly, N/S inner brake pad showing more wear than others.

Heated grip control box insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2017 24,226 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Front brake bineding slightly, N/S inner brake pad showing more wear than others.

Heated grip control box insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,941 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. front fork seals, Dust seals showing corrosion. (2.3.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 23,941 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. front fork seals, Dust seals showing corrosion. (2.3.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 23,648 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,627 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 23,423 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 23,423 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,582 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,803 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 20,803 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,356 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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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Y331 MVT is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y331 MVT, 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 Y331 MVT registered?

Y331 MVT is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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