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Y851 KCB

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,153 mi
Last recorded11,153 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 KCB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 11,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 9,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 8,834 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 8,828 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2006 8,126 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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Y851 KCB is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y851 KCB, 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 Y851 KCB registered?

Y851 KCB is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y851 KCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y851 KCB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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