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Y971 HWT

2001 Yamaha YZF600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,022 mi
Last recorded13,022 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 HWT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 13,022 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 13,022 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2014 13,016 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 13,006 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 May 2012 12,875 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 12,707 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 12,532 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 10,871 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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Y971 HWT is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y971 HWT, 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 Y971 HWT registered?

Y971 HWT is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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