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WJ53 BUF

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,675 mi
Last recorded34,675 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 BUF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 34,675 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 32,849 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 30,105 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 27,575 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 26,116 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 23,997 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 22,465 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 17,796 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,825 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 15,189 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 13,007 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 13,007 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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WJ53 BUF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WJ53 BUF, 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 WJ53 BUF registered?

WJ53 BUF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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