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AE51 JKY

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,857 mi
Last recorded56,857 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 JKY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 56,514 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 55,126 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,850 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 49,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 48,210 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 May 2015 46,296 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 46,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,411 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 33,578 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,875 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,539 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 14,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 8,565 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 7,158 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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AE51 JKY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AE51 JKY, 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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AE51 JKY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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