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YN51 MXY

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,415 mi
Last recorded36,415 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 MXY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 36,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 36,415 miles

Central Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Under tray detached (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 35,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 33,098 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 30,728 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 27,129 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 27,121 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 24,151 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear grab handle insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

exhaust strap insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2017 23,712 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear grab handle insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

exhaust strap insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 11,842 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 10,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,748 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,147 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 6,269 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 6,269 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 5,996 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 5,994 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 4,991 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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YN51 MXY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver 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 YN51 MXY, 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 YN51 MXY registered?

YN51 MXY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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