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Y47 DRC

2001 Yamaha YZF600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,882 mi
Last recorded15,882 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 DRC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 15,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,664 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 13,527 miles

chain dry

Pass 3 Sep 2014 13,319 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 12,502 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 12,204 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,536 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 9,807 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 9,807 miles

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 8,856 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 8,855 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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Y47 DRC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y47 DRC, 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 Y47 DRC registered?

Y47 DRC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y47 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y47 DRC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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