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SN51 EHG

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,056 mi
Last recorded54,056 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 EHG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 54,056 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 53,440 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 53,284 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,215 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 52,777 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 52,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,656 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 48,652 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,185 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 47,181 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 41,806 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 41,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,381 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,193 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 33,193 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear silencer loose

Pass 5 May 2010 26,727 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,978 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,052 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 10,052 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 8,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 7,974 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 6,849 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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SN51 EHG is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SN51 EHG, 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 SN51 EHG registered?

SN51 EHG is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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