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Y335 XJE

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,277 mi
Last recorded21,277 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY335 XJE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 21,277 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Headlight beam converter fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2026 21,270 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 20,963 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 20,963 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 20,860 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 19,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 19,911 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 19,887 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,841 miles

Centre Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 18,841 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Centre Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,657 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,272 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,082 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,679 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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Y335 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y335 XJE, 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 Y335 XJE registered?

Y335 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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