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NK51 HBC

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,948 mi
Last recorded26,948 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 HBC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 26,948 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 26,948 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 26,449 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 26,144 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 26,144 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2022 25,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 24,241 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2019 22,301 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 20,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,723 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,775 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 14,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 14,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,912 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,894 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 8,744 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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NK51 HBC 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 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 NK51 HBC, 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 NK51 HBC registered?

NK51 HBC is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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