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Y339 KCW

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,389 mi
Last recorded34,389 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY339 KCW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 34,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 34,386 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 34,383 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 34,036 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 33,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,642 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,552 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 33,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,705 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,087 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 11,087 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2008 11,036 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 9,759 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,023 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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Y339 KCW 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 80%.

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 Y339 KCW, 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 Y339 KCW registered?

Y339 KCW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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