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DX51 RBF

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,045 mi
Last recorded34,045 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 RBF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 34,045 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 33,840 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 25,685 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 22,827 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 22,827 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 21,098 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 21,098 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 19,788 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 19,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,129 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 18,129 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,114 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,668 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 13,053 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 13,053 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 11,260 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 11,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,868 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 6,625 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 6,625 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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DX51 RBF 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 60%.

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 DX51 RBF, 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 DX51 RBF registered?

DX51 RBF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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