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NK51 VVB

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,534 mi
Last recorded18,534 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 VVB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 18,534 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 18,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 18,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 17,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 17,974 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 17,707 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 17,197 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 16,924 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 16,918 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2016 15,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 15,767 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 15,266 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 13,967 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 13,364 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 12,264 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,243 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 VVB 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 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 NK51 VVB, 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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NK51 VVB is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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