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Y659 XJE

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,937 mi
Last recorded27,937 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 XJE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 27,937 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 27,723 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 27,298 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 27,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 26,047 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 26,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 24,924 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 24,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,231 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 22,383 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,467 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,256 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 18,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,056 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,212 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 10,145 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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Y659 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y659 XJE, 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 Y659 XJE registered?

Y659 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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