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Y905 HWE

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,759 mi
Last recorded21,759 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 HWE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 21,759 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 21,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 20,660 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 19,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 19,120 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 18,531 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 17,714 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 16,891 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,224 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 14,646 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 14,646 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 13,693 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 13,626 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 13,498 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 12,965 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,910 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,586 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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Y905 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y905 HWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y905 HWE registered?

Y905 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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