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Y899 JSG

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,515 mi
Last recorded39,515 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 JSG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 39,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 39,515 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 39,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 38,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension movement stiff

Fail 29 Jan 2020 38,121 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension movement stiff

Pass 20 Nov 2018 35,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear suspension movement stiff

Pass 4 Jul 2017 26,236 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 23,553 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 22,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,997 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 20,635 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 20,635 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,364 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,235 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2007 19,225 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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Y899 JSG is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y899 JSG, 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 Y899 JSG registered?

Y899 JSG is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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