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AE51 RTU

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,033 mi
Last recorded13,033 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 RTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 13,033 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 12,298 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 12,298 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 11,350 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 11,350 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 11,287 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 10,890 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 10,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 10,342 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 10,239 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,660 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,411 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 9,411 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,766 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 7,891 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,817 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 RTU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RTU, 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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What year was AE51 RTU registered?

AE51 RTU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is AE51 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 RTU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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