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Y492 HKU

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

18,641 mi
Last recorded18,641 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 HKU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 18,641 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 18,637 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks weeping slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 18,626 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

headlight mask fitted

Pass 28 May 2020 18,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight mask fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 18,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

headlight mask fitted

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp mask fitted

numberplate deteriorated slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2014 18,094 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,986 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,833 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 17,833 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,213 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight binding front brake.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 17,213 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight binding front brake.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,700 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

drive chain dry

Pass 31 Jul 2009 15,838 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 15,838 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,135 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,556 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 14,556 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 13,506 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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Y492 HKU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y492 HKU, 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 Y492 HKU registered?

Y492 HKU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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