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Y224 BCG

2001 Yamaha 600

Gold Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,197 mi
Last recorded31,197 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 BCG
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 31,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 29,024 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 26,447 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 24,616 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 22,307 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 20,917 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

head lamp aim flat with tape

Fail 25 May 2021 20,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

head lamp aim flat with tape

Pass 4 Feb 2020 20,788 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight corroded (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp aim is flat with black tape

tyre pressures look low

Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,641 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 20,466 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 20,466 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 20,407 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 20,407 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,049 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 19,724 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,622 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2009 18,622 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,983 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 15,983 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 12,111 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,853 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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Y224 BCG is a 2001 Yamaha 600 in Gold with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

The most common reason a Yamaha 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y224 BCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y224 BCG registered?

Y224 BCG is a 2001 Yamaha 600, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y224 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y224 BCG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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