Yamaha YZF600 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.4 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha YZF600 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely33.3%

   50 occurrences

2. 2.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake12.0%

   18 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear10.0%

   15 occurrences

4. 4.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc10.0%

   15 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.7%

   13 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.7%

   13 occurrences

7. 7.Contaminated with oil, grease etc6.7%

   10 occurrences

8. 8.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution6.0%

   9 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.0%

   9 occurrences

10. 10.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.3%

    8 occurrences

11. 11.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements4.7%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre4.7%

    7 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha YZF600 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.2%

   112 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely9.0%

   109 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.8%

   94 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.6%

   68 tests

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.1%

   62 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.1%

   50 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.7%

   45 tests

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.5%

   42 tests

What gets tested

The YZF600 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

31,768

Test classes

class 2: 1,212

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha YZF600?

82.1% unadjusted, from 1,212 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha YZF600 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 33.3% of failed Yamaha YZF600 tests, followed by "Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake" (12.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha YZF600 usually have at its MOT?

31,768 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.