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Y772 MJO

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,008 mi
Last recorded37,008 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY772 MJO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 37,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 36,998 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear puncture repair to tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,247 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 36,238 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 33,264 miles

Drive chain slightly tight Tight spot (6.2.1d)

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

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

Throttle sticks slightly on full lock left and right but does not increase whilst moving steering

Fail 26 Aug 2017 33,264 miles

Drive chain slightly tight Tight spot (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle sticks slightly on full lock left and right but does not increase whilst moving steering

Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,379 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front brakes are very slightly binding

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 21,689 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 21,689 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 20,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 20,918 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,022 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,714 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 18,714 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,978 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,818 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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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Y772 MJO is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y772 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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Y772 MJO is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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