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Y227 GCA

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,097 mi
Last recorded32,097 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,097 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,787 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,703 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 27,903 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,392 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 24,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010
Fail 17 Apr 2010 21,760 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,053 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,895 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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Y227 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y227 GCA, 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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Y227 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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