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Y599 PTU

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,216 mi
Last recorded11,216 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 PTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 11,216 miles

Central Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 11,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 11,195 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 11,160 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 11,129 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 11,021 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 10,136 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 9,570 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 9,554 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 9,451 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 9,360 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 9,238 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 9,014 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,854 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 8,671 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 8,165 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 6,418 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 6,418 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 4,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 4,544 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 2,868 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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Y599 PTU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y599 PTU, 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 Y599 PTU registered?

Y599 PTU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y599 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y599 PTU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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