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RK51 LCO

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,888 mi
Last recorded32,888 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 LCO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,996 miles

offside front engine mounting bolt in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,512 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 26,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 21,824 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 21,824 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,699 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,483 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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RK51 LCO is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK51 LCO, 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 RK51 LCO registered?

RK51 LCO is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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