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Y387 PTS

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,814 mi
Last recorded33,814 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY387 PTS
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 33,814 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 33,660 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 33,273 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 28,556 miles

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

Front tyre tread worn unevenly.

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 21,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 11,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 10,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 8,913 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

calipers need service

Fail 27 Jul 2013 8,876 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

calipers need service

Pass 11 Aug 2012 6,483 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 4,898 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 4,818 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 4,818 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 4,660 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 4,084 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 4,070 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 2,378 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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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Y387 PTS is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y387 PTS, 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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Y387 PTS is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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