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Y425 XAV

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,941 mi
Last recorded55,941 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 XAV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 55,941 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 55,911 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,620 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 55,601 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,813 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 53,813 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,185 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,048 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,138 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 50,138 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam delay in bulb operating (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted bottom nut (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2012 48,348 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 42,111 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 42,091 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,815 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 38,808 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,329 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,111 miles

both tyres right on the legal limit replacement very very soon

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,794 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 30,410 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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Y425 XAV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y425 XAV, 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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Y425 XAV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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