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Y600 LVF

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,407 mi
Last recorded23,407 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY600 LVF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 23,407 miles

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 23,385 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 22,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 22,058 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,854 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and sprockets (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 21,844 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and sprockets (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,609 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,993 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 19,334 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear tyre getting low

Fail 30 Apr 2013 19,330 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear tyre getting low

Pass 12 May 2011 15,879 miles

Front wheel rim slightly buckled

Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,436 miles

Slight buckle in front wheel rim

Pass 5 Jun 2008 5,530 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 4,080 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2006 3,815 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 3,815 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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Y600 LVF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y600 LVF, 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 Y600 LVF registered?

Y600 LVF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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