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Y889 WEW

2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,913 mi
Last recorded23,913 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R16,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,913 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 23,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,095 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 21,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,020 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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Y889 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 16,469 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 Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y889 WEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y889 WEW registered?

Y889 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 22 April 2001.

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