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WX51 KZL

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,748 mi
Last recorded27,748 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 KZL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 27,748 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 27,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 27,429 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 27,266 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 27,266 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 26,964 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 26,231 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 24,643 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 23,506 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,578 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,530 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 17,530 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,103 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 8,523 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 3,518 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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WX51 KZL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WX51 KZL, 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 WX51 KZL registered?

WX51 KZL is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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