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Y953 XEO

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,493 mi
Last recorded29,493 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 XEO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 29,493 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 29,216 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 29,216 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 27,765 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,747 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 25,686 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,961 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,914 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,292 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 19,166 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 31 May 2011 18,559 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 18,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,708 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,129 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 16,855 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,833 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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Y953 XEO is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y953 XEO, 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 Y953 XEO registered?

Y953 XEO is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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