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Y754 MJO

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,233 mi
Last recorded39,233 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY754 MJO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 39,233 miles

Front brake reservoir near minimum level

Front offside brake/ front wheel has evidence of previous oil contamination

Front shock absorbers/forks slightly notchy in operation

Front tyre worn to wear markers

Handlebars slightly misaligned with front wheel but not steering and handling not excessively affected *Borderline pass*

Headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2023 39,233 miles

Front brake reservoir near minimum level

Front offside brake/ front wheel has evidence of previous oil contamination

Front shock absorbers/forks slightly notchy in operation

Front tyre worn to wear markers

Handlebars slightly misaligned with front wheel but not steering and handling not excessively affected *Borderline pass*

Headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 38,577 miles

Chain/sprocket system stiff

Fairings slightly insecure but not likely to fall off

Hand brake lever spongy

Headlight beam pattern poor

Headlight wiring deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 35,942 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 35,942 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 31,072 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 28,835 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 28,835 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,226 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,716 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 16,297 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 41,126 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 40,535 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,472 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 40,472 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 39,672 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 39,670 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 May 2007 38,399 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 37,818 miles

both tyre valves starting to perish

left hand fork seal weeping

Pass 28 Jan 2006 37,818 miles

front and rear tyre valves starting to perish

left hand fork seal weeping

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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Y754 MJO is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y754 MJO, 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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Y754 MJO is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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