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Y978 EGR

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,684 mi
Last recorded30,684 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 EGR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 30,684 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 30,647 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 1.02 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 29,036 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 27,755 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 27,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 27,066 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 27,033 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 26,608 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 25,779 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 24,918 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 20,054 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 20,045 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 17,589 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 17,586 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake spongy

Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,328 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,391 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 11,315 miles

near side mirror head insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2006 8,310 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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Y978 EGR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y978 EGR, 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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Y978 EGR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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