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Y446 VHR

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,063 mi
Last recorded38,063 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 VHR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 38,063 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 37,714 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,603 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 35,872 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 34,850 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 34,850 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 33,467 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 33,467 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 31,965 miles

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

Rear plug repair in tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,236 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,592 miles

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

nearside chain adjuster plate damaged.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,152 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 23,152 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,102 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)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,047 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,997 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 18,879 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 18,879 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 18,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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Y446 VHR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y446 VHR, 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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What year was Y446 VHR registered?

Y446 VHR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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