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Y541 NRK

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,441 mi
Last recorded53,441 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 NRK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 53,441 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the lower limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 51,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 51,193 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake component insecure brake caliper brace bar bolt missing securing device split pin (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 46,774 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 46,624 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 41,670 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 36,333 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 35,752 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 35,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,291 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 33,291 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,483 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 24,483 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 15,509 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slightly reduced border on rear no. plate

Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,509 miles

slightly reduced border on rear no. plate

Pass 20 May 2011 9,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 7,404 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 6,932 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 5,583 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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Y541 NRK is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y541 NRK, 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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Y541 NRK is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 22 August 2001.

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