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HX51 KGZ

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,528 mi
Last recorded29,528 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 KGZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 29,528 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 27,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 27,033 miles

Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 26,807 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,177 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 24,557 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,433 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 22,412 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 14,604 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 13,660 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

clutch lever snapped

Pass 5 May 2011 13,660 miles

clutch lever snapped

Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,163 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 10,000 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 10,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 7,355 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 6,677 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 6,455 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 KGZ 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 HX51 KGZ, 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 HX51 KGZ registered?

HX51 KGZ is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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