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OU51 MGY

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,255 mi
Last recorded44,255 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 MGY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 44,255 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 43,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 42,895 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 42,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 41,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 40,405 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 38,999 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 38,996 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,449 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 26,315 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 19,585 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 13,706 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 6,677 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 6,085 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 5,781 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 5,509 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 4,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 4,285 miles

Front tyre worn.

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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OU51 MGY 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 89.5%.

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 OU51 MGY, 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 OU51 MGY registered?

OU51 MGY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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