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Y766 OVL

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,373 mi
Last recorded17,373 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 OVL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,373 miles

Clearance between fuel tank and left hand handle bar grip is less than right hand side, Left hand fork stanchion trapping cables on full lock,advise attention.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 17,373 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 17,202 miles

Exhaust noisy No baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 16,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 15,701 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 14,467 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,811 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 13,811 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 11,786 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 11,261 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 11,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 10,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,645 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 9,645 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 9,340 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,280 miles

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

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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Y766 OVL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y766 OVL, 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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Y766 OVL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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