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Y715 OPV

2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,392 mi
Last recorded49,392 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R16,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 OPV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 49,392 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 49,390 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 49,038 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 41,124 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 38,187 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 37,771 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 35,821 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 35,241 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 34,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,696 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,933 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 22,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,768 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,737 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,550 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 13,550 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,561 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,287 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,323 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 10,407 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 7,679 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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Y715 OPV is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 16,469 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y715 OPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y715 OPV registered?

Y715 OPV is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y715 OPV safe to buy?

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