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WU51 HVF

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,098 mi
Last recorded37,098 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 HVF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 37,098 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 37,098 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp insecure front bulb has missing fastner/clip unable to adjust beam when bulb moves on its own? (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2024 37,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 37,018 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 36,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 36,518 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 35,987 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 35,260 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,048 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,816 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,909 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 23,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 19,837 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 19,523 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 18,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,036 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,725 miles

small cut in rear tyre (not down to ply at this time)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 12,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 8,967 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 HVF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WU51 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

WU51 HVF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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