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Y361 NTW

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,631 mi
Last recorded42,631 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 NTW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 42,631 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 39,707 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 35,312 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 34,983 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 33,450 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 31,911 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 28,813 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 27,558 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,529 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,201 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 26,812 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 26,764 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 26,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,074 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 25,059 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,609 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 23,609 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,702 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,536 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 13,536 miles

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

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008
Fail 22 Jul 2008 13,326 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

exhaust end can clamp not clamping exhaust end can securely

Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,033 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 10,704 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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Y361 NTW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y361 NTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y361 NTW registered?

Y361 NTW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y361 NTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y361 NTW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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