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V501 LER

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,936 mi
Last recorded53,936 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 LER
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 53,936 miles

Rear Brake disc insecure bolt missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2025 52,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 51,350 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,181 miles

Chain guard missing

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

chain soft link, not fitted adequately

Fail 1 Jun 2022 44,181 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chain guard missing

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

chain soft link, not fitted adequately

Pass 22 Oct 2016 42,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 36,311 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 36,051 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2014 27,980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 20,455 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 20,455 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 11,670 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,782 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 7,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 3,583 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 2 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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V501 LER is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 21,144 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 V501 LER, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V501 LER is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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