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Y478 NBY

2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

19,707 mi
Last recorded19,707 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2005
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R16,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 NBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2005 19,707 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 19,707 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2005 19,620 miles

Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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Y478 NBY is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 16,469 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 Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y478 NBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y478 NBY registered?

Y478 NBY is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y478 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y478 NBY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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