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EX51 VGA

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,771 mi
Last recorded36,771 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 VGA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 36,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 36,544 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,328 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 36,167 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,936 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 35,936 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,520 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,516 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,361 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,806 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,955 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,621 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 28,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,662 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 20,351 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,351 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,484 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,484 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,351 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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EX51 VGA is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX51 VGA, 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 EX51 VGA registered?

EX51 VGA is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is EX51 VGA safe to buy?

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