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MX51 RXL

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,161 mi
Last recorded36,161 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 RXL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 36,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 35,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 34,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,603 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 30,270 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,328 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,345 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2014 23,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 22,842 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 22,235 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 18,319 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2009 18,286 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 18,161 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 16,845 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 16,845 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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MX51 RXL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 MX51 RXL, 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 MX51 RXL registered?

MX51 RXL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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