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WX51 LXU

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,948 mi
Last recorded44,948 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 LXU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 44,948 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 42,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 42,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 38,403 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,336 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 38,336 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 37,109 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2015 365,561 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2015 365,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,885 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 35,885 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 35,455 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 34,341 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 34,341 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 331,271 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,987 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,955 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,627 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 LXU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WX51 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

WX51 LXU is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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