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Y840 KAW

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,338 mi
Last recorded23,338 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 23,338 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 22,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 22,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 21,816 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 21,034 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 19,763 miles

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

rear tyre on limit

Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,898 miles

chain worn

front brake lever travel

Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,749 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 11,984 miles

noisy exhaust

slightly worn chain

Pass 18 Jul 2013 9,798 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 8,862 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 6,024 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 6,024 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 5,611 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 4,636 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 4,033 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 3,715 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 3,711 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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Y840 KAW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y840 KAW, 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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Y840 KAW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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