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MU51 EUP

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,417 mi
Last recorded16,417 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 EUP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 16,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 16,359 miles

slight blow on downpipes

Pass 30 Sep 2023 16,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 16,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 16,210 miles

exhaust downpipes corroded and leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2021 16,210 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect pickup to the right, european headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Valve stem seriously damaged air leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

exhaust downpipes corroded and leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2020 15,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 15,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 22 Sep 2018 14,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 13,516 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 13,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 13,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 13,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 12,222 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 8,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 4,297 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 4,269 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 4,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 4,077 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 3,563 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 3,009 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 3,009 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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MU51 EUP is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MU51 EUP, 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 MU51 EUP registered?

MU51 EUP is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MU51 EUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 EUP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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