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Y994 GWV

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,973 mi
Last recorded37,973 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 GWV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 37,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated friction material delaminating from brake pad (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 37,021 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 37,021 miles

Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,095 miles

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

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,378 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2012 33,948 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,625 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 32,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,662 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2006 28,732 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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Y994 GWV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y994 GWV, 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 Y994 GWV registered?

Y994 GWV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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