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Y791 UHR

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,162 mi
Last recorded40,162 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 UHR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 40,162 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,134 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable clip-on bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff-not notchy! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front suspension stiff in operation

Fail 26 Sep 2023 40,134 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable clip-on bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff-not notchy! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front suspension stiff in operation

Fail 20 Jan 2023 40,134 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 40,123 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect stiff in operation (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect stiff in operation (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

chain-guard missing

fairing panels loose

Pass 3 Nov 2016 40,248 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,321 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,831 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 28,798 miles

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Centre Front Lower Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 28,562 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 225,921 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,630 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2008 22,298 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 14,777 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 14,777 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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Y791 UHR 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 68.8%.

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 Y791 UHR, 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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Y791 UHR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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