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Y52 YAM

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,795 mi
Last recorded23,795 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 23,795 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 23,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 22,672 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 21,696 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 20,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,067 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 19,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 18,623 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 17,969 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,538 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 16,716 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,870 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 14,843 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,373 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 11,569 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 10,323 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 9,118 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 7,621 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,206 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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Y52 YAM 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 100%.

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 Y52 YAM, 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 Y52 YAM registered?

Y52 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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