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Y597 WHN

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,252 mi
Last recorded26,252 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 WHN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 26,252 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 26,250 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,731 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 24,729 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 20,467 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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Y597 WHN is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y597 WHN, 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 Y597 WHN registered?

Y597 WHN is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y597 WHN safe to buy?

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