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Y579 PSR

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,143 mi
Last recorded31,143 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 PSR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 31,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 30,718 miles

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

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 30,237 miles

Central Front advisory due to date of tyres manufacture

Central Front feels like to much oil in forks ( hydraulic lock)

Central Rear advisory due to date of tyres manufacture

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear brake pedal to high

Pass 17 Apr 2021 29,819 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 29,746 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 29,534 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 29,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,257 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 29,257 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,238 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 28,643 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,310 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,274 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,471 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 23,360 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2008 23,349 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 16,895 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 16,867 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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Y579 PSR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y579 PSR, 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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Y579 PSR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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