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2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,398 mi
Last recorded11,398 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 EUR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 11,398 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 11,272 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 11,132 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 10,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 10,531 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear hugger at nearside front not located on mounting bracket

Pass 4 Feb 2019 10,284 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 9,765 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 9,364 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 9,001 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 7,979 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 7,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 6,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 5,726 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 5,726 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 4,270 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 4,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 2,225 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 2,203 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 904 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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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MU51 EUR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MU51 EUR, 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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MU51 EUR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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