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Y742 XAE

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,906 mi
Last recorded43,906 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 XAE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 43,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,441 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 41,136 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,153 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 31 Aug 2013 33,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 29,195 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,002 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,827 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,385 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 17,385 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,141 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 14,141 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 13,752 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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Y742 XAE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y742 XAE, 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 Y742 XAE registered?

Y742 XAE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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