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Y397 NRF

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,734 mi
Last recorded14,734 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 NRF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,734 miles

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

head light masked at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2011 12,353 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 12,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 12,348 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 12,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 May 2009 12,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 12,258 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 10,199 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,199 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,154 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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Y397 NRF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y397 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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Y397 NRF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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