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PO51 OAY

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,221 mi
Last recorded25,221 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 OAY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 25,221 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 24,807 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 24,157 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 22,512 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 22,508 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess heavy rusting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 20,421 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 20,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 May 2017 22,072 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 17,771 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 17,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 16,652 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,542 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 May 2013 16,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 15,907 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 14,313 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 12,883 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 11,598 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 10,097 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 8,529 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 5,823 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 OAY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PO51 OAY, 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 PO51 OAY registered?

PO51 OAY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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