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Y954 YBP

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,806 mi
Last recorded38,806 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 YBP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 38,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 38,487 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 38,487 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 38,412 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 38,412 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 38,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 38,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 38,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake component insecure brake pad pin (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,131 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,084 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,466 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both front (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,583 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,290 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,848 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,828 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 23,931 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front brakes are sticking SLIGHTLY before releasing completely.

Pass 21 Jul 2007 17,509 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 17,509 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 17,507 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 14 Dec 2005 14,775 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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Y954 YBP is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y954 YBP, 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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Y954 YBP is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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