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Y354 NRF

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,903 mi
Last recorded21,903 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY354 NRF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 21,903 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 21,902 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 21,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 21,549 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 21,547 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 21,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 20,602 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 20,601 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure chain adjuster plate insecure. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 20,386 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Run Out On Disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring worn, but not excessively Rear Monoshock Spring Corroded (Squeaking) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 20,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Run Out On Disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring worn, but not excessively Rear Monoshock Spring Corroded (Squeaking) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 19,504 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 19,300 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 19,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 15,104 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,767 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 12,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 12,394 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front fork dust seals slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2013 12,371 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 12,366 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 11,883 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,883 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 10,809 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,200 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,232 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 7,229 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 5,317 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 2,163 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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Y354 NRF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 Y354 NRF, 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 Y354 NRF registered?

Y354 NRF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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