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Y848 WEW

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

18,733 mi
Last recorded18,733 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 18,733 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 18,733 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 16,082 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 13,880 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,880 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 12,776 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 10,140 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 10,140 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,690 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 9,690 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 9,680 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 9,335 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 9,335 miles

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

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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Y848 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y848 WEW, 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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Y848 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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