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FJ51 MYK

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,885 mi
Last recorded26,885 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 MYK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,885 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated joint (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

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

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchions (2.3.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 26,883 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated joint (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

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

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchions (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 23,587 miles

Central Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2017 23,587 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 20,768 miles

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 13 Feb 2016 20,694 miles

Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength rear brake pads (lining separating from metal backing) (3.2.A1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 14 Feb 2015 16,753 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 16,753 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 12,399 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 12,399 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 10,210 miles

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

battery needs charging

Pass 15 Jul 2011 8,931 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 8,174 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 8,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,162 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 5,051 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 4,315 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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FJ51 MYK is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FJ51 MYK, 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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FJ51 MYK is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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