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FD51 MKN

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,394 mi
Last recorded25,394 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 MKN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 25,394 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 24,553 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 23,797 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 22,750 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 22,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,018 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 19,018 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,829 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 9,671 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 2,411 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 2,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,913 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 74,570 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,410 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,825 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,637 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,958 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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FD51 MKN is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD51 MKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD51 MKN registered?

FD51 MKN is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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