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MX51 SFK

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,247 mi
Last recorded35,247 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 SFK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 35,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 35,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 35,205 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 35,205 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,061 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,948 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,084 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,173 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2011 18,173 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,665 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,141 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,139 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 16,139 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,131 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,839 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 SFK is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MX51 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

MX51 SFK is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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