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Y61 LRA

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,288 mi
Last recorded15,288 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 LRA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 15,288 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2024 15,077 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 14,649 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 14,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 14,285 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 14,275 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 14,207 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 14,201 miles

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

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking fluid on tyre (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 14,193 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 14,193 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded caliper pistons sticking (3.2.A1h)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,181 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 14,181 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,029 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 14,019 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 13,947 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 13,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,516 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,256 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 10,354 miles

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

speedo cable broke

Fail 25 May 2006 10,353 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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Y61 LRA is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y61 LRA, 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 Y61 LRA registered?

Y61 LRA is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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