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RX51 XRV

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,102 mi
Last recorded31,102 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 XRV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 31,102 miles

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

Offside Lower Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements foot brake (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 31,102 miles

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

Offside Lower Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements foot brake (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 30,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 29,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 28,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 28,465 miles

Offside Upper Fork seal perished

Pass 4 Feb 2020 27,633 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 27,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 25,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 22,843 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,533 miles

Rear rear brake is slightly binding

Fail 27 Oct 2016 19,522 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front front brake calipers binding badly

Pass 6 Nov 2015 13,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,164 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 12,608 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 12,422 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 11,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 11,793 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 10,315 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,983 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 5,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 4,513 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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RX51 XRV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RX51 XRV, 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 RX51 XRV registered?

RX51 XRV is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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