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YN51 YJW

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,241 mi
Last recorded55,241 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 YJW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 55,241 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 53,537 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 51,446 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 49,127 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 46,894 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20-25kg deflection (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 44,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 43,398 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 42,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,047 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,604 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,923 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 37,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,602 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 36,602 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 May 2013 32,464 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,849 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,967 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,585 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2007 18,956 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 YJW 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 95.2%.

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 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 YN51 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

YN51 YJW is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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