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OU51 MVG

2001 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,930 mi
Last recorded15,930 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XT60019,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 MVG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 15,930 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 15,929 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished OVER 10 YEARS OLD (2005) (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRAME CORRODED EXHIBITING SOME RUST HOLES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 15,921 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 15,921 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released control 1 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released control 1 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2008 14,051 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,803 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 9,301 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT600?

Based on 22,221 MOT tests across 2,420 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 150
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
suspension bush has excessive free play 111
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OU51 MVG is a 2001 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 19,644 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 XT600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU51 MVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OU51 MVG is a 2001 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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