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Y498 NLO

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,597 mi
Last recorded29,597 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 NLO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,597 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,242 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 29,242 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,175 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,831 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 20,831 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 20,827 miles

Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Upper Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,518 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,494 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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Y498 NLO is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y498 NLO, 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 Y498 NLO registered?

Y498 NLO is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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