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Y81 DRC

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,590 mi
Last recorded30,590 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 DRC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 30,590 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 30,039 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 30,039 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 20,251 miles

Front Light beam corrector fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2021 20,232 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Light beam corrector fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 16,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 16,487 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 16,437 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,382 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 16,381 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,273 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 16,234 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 15,870 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 15,678 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 15,554 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,279 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,285 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 13,287 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,495 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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Y81 DRC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y81 DRC, 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 Y81 DRC registered?

Y81 DRC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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