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WU51 FVX

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

34,709 mi
Last recorded34,709 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 FVX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 34,709 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2025 34,624 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 34,385 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 33,825 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 33,825 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 33,263 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 33,263 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 32,652 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 32,652 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,420 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 32,420 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,608 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 31,593 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate incorrect too small (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 30,761 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 30,761 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 24,119 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 24,118 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 17,677 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 13,950 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 7,840 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 7,840 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 6,194 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 5,781 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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WU51 FVX is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WU51 FVX, 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 WU51 FVX registered?

WU51 FVX is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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