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Y638 LDP

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,955 mi
Last recorded39,955 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 LDP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 39,955 miles

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 25 Jan 2025 37,785 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 35,307 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 32,623 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 32,586 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 30,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,519 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 22,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both inner pads (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 19,688 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 16,991 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 14,106 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 12,352 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 11,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 10,417 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 10,404 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

front discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,364 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 9,722 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,720 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 9,720 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 8,366 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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Y638 LDP 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 85%.

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 Y638 LDP, 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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Y638 LDP is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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