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Y437 UMR

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,928 mi
Last recorded42,928 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 UMR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,928 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak front fairing close to exhaust

Pass 7 Jul 2018 42,928 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 42,928 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 42,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2016 42,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 42,928 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 42,928 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 May 2014 42,643 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2013 37,711 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 37,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 May 2012 33,940 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,504 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 30,448 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2010 27,295 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 27,134 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2009 21,946 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 19,820 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 15,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 12,738 miles

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

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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Y437 UMR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue 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 Y437 UMR, 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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Y437 UMR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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