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Y396 WEW

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,926 mi
Last recorded29,926 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 29,926 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Road spring corroded Rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 29,804 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Road spring corroded Rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 25,291 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,339 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,526 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 19,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 19,422 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,461 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,981 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 16,960 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,230 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,833 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,238 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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Y396 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver 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 Y396 WEW, 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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Y396 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 25 March 2001.

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