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Y576 XBU

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

28,681 mi
Last recorded28,681 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY576 XBU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 28,681 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 27,598 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 27,076 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 26,842 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 26,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 26,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 26,371 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 25,818 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 25,667 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 25,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,664 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 22,652 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

front brake slightly binding not worthy of a fail

Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,847 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 18,847 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2011 17,170 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 17,169 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 14,666 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 11,197 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 9,633 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 8,000 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 7,625 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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Y576 XBU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y576 XBU, 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 Y576 XBU registered?

Y576 XBU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y576 XBU safe to buy?

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