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Y946 XEV

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

31,894 mi
Last recorded31,894 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 XEV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,894 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 31,894 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 28,843 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 28,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear drivechain overtightened

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,734 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 28,734 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,712 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,763 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 25,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 25,518 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 Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,515 miles

no plate lamp inop

Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 22,507 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 22,507 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 22,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 21,643 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 21,643 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 19,724 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 19,724 miles

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

Rear 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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Y946 XEV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y946 XEV, 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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Y946 XEV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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