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Y437 WEW

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,687 mi
Last recorded67,687 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,687 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,727 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 65,461 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,301 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Inner 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 10 Mar 2014 55,687 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,314 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,358 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 36,358 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,701 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,701 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,194 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,194 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,896 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,288 miles

slight rear wheel missalignment

Fail 26 Mar 2007 18,200 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

rear sprocket worn and chain poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,675 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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Y437 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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Y437 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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