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Y708 GUF

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,584 mi
Last recorded52,584 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 GUF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 52,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 47,243 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,488 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,789 miles

Rear Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 25,036 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 23,634 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,736 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,259 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 16,259 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 12,092 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 12,092 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2006 5,188 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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Y708 GUF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y708 GUF, 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 Y708 GUF registered?

Y708 GUF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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