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Y442 REC

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,354 mi
Last recorded23,354 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 REC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 23,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 23,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 23,281 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 23,271 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 23,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 23,007 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 22,539 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 21,998 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2017 19,720 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 May 2017 19,708 miles

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

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 16,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,403 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 12,403 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,157 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,976 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 11,817 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,817 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,406 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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Y442 REC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y442 REC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y442 REC registered?

Y442 REC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is Y442 REC safe to buy?

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