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Y966 KJM

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,793 mi
Last recorded10,793 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 KJM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 10,793 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 10,623 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 10,468 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 10,368 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 10,122 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 9,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 9,764 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 9,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 9,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 8,773 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 8,590 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 8,454 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 8,338 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,027 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 7,932 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 7,425 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 6,984 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 6,321 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 5,939 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 5,488 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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Y966 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y966 KJM, 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 Y966 KJM registered?

Y966 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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