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Y973 HYG

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,517 mi
Last recorded31,517 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 HYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 31,517 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2021 30,373 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 30,036 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 29,958 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 29,233 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2017 28,650 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 28,424 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 28,424 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 28,113 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 28,113 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,441 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 27,441 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,455 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,600 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,275 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 22,275 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,403 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 20,403 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,776 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,614 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,124 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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Y973 HYG is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red 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 Y973 HYG, 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 Y973 HYG registered?

Y973 HYG is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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