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Y484 VMW

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,414 mi
Last recorded56,414 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 VMW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 56,414 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 52,748 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 52,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 52,456 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 51,353 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 48,935 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 48,534 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 47,110 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,535 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 40,535 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 May 2011 40,534 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,989 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,650 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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Y484 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y484 VMW, 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 Y484 VMW registered?

Y484 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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