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PO51 FBU

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,021 mi
Last recorded93,021 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 FBU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 93,021 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 92,965 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 91,390 miles

Rear NO PLATE STARTING TO DE-LAMINATE.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,477 miles

Rear No plate starting to de-laminate.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 87,473 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 84,263 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,530 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,207 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,706 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011
Fail 30 Nov 2011

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 68,679 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,679 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,950 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,875 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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PO51 FBU 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 84.2%.

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 PO51 FBU, 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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PO51 FBU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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