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HX51 JVU

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,562 mi
Last recorded28,562 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 JVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 28,562 miles

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 28,561 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 28,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left fork leg misting slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 28,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 28,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 28,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 28,385 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 28,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Contacting front caliper mount (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Lower shock bolt not fully through locknut

Pass 17 Oct 2017 28,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 28,314 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 28,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,471 miles

advise, non std rear exhaust silencer fitted without baffle, not marked not for road use.

advise, rear shock is soft in operation.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,020 miles

advise, corrosion evident on swinging arm.

advise, non std exhaust system fitted without baffle, but not stamped up not for road use.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 25,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,749 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 17,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,923 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,403 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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HX51 JVU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HX51 JVU, 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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HX51 JVU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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