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WU51 TWF

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,559 mi
Last recorded36,559 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 TWF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,559 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 34,706 miles

FAIRING FOULING EXHAUST

OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 32,198 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 32,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 28,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 22,939 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,247 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 16,247 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,824 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 13,596 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 7,697 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 3,058 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 3,051 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 3,051 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 3,048 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 3,048 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 3,048 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 2,905 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 2,730 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 2,730 miles

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

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 TWF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU51 TWF registered?

WU51 TWF is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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