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AY51 EGC

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,615 mi
Last recorded38,615 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EGC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 38,615 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Mudguard insecure

Fail 31 May 2025 38,606 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear linkage bearing/sleeve excessive play(,rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain dry and rusty

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure bolt missing

Pass 3 Jun 2024 35,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 May 2024 35,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure chain adjuster (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2022 35,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 32,136 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 31,051 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 31,051 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing Replaced from stock (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 30,443 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 25,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 20,152 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,542 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 11,838 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 6,192 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 5,555 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 5,555 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 4,502 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 4,459 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 4,459 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,421 miles

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

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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AY51 EGC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AY51 EGC, 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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AY51 EGC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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