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WX51 LJN

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,671 mi
Last recorded43,671 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 LJN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 43,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 43,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 42,034 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 41,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 40,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 39,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 39,625 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,851 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,725 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,235 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,714 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,984 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,574 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,140 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,789 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,329 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 26,319 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,311 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 24,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 16,546 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 16,518 miles

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

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

Rear 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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WX51 LJN is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LJN, 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 LJN registered?

WX51 LJN is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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