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Y869 NBY

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,554 mi
Last recorded46,554 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 NBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 46,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 44,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 42,451 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 42,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 38,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 35,410 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 33,753 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 31,438 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 31,438 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 28,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 24,922 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 24,905 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute All of them (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,082 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,291 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,292 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,672 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

front tyre slight uneven wear,cause riding on low tyre pressure (8 psi)

rear sprocket slightly worn,

Fail 20 Apr 2011 16,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

front tyre slight uneven wear,cause riding on low tyre pressure (8 psi)

rear sprocket slightly worn,

Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,393 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 11,834 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,256 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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Y869 NBY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y869 NBY, 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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Y869 NBY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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