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Y926 ARL

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,817 mi
Last recorded29,817 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 ARL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 29,817 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 26,370 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 22,765 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 18,622 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 10,762 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 5,919 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 5,535 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 5,535 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 5,475 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 5,194 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 5,105 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 4,787 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 4,738 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 4,680 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 4,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,507 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 4,204 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 3,463 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 3,170 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 2,845 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 2,845 miles

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

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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Y926 ARL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y926 ARL, 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 Y926 ARL registered?

Y926 ARL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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