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Y602 OBJ

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,790 mi
Last recorded21,790 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY602 OBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,790 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 21,545 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,406 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 17,337 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 15,633 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 15,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,249 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 12,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,705 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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Y602 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y602 OBJ, 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 Y602 OBJ registered?

Y602 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y602 OBJ safe to buy?

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