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AY51 BNE

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,657 mi
Last recorded82,657 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BNE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,657 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,565 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,652 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,913 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,345 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight bind on front brake

Fail 25 Feb 2011 66,345 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 19 Feb 2010 61,135 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Slight bind on front brake

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,743 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 47,187 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Sight bind on front brake

Fail 10 Mar 2008 47,146 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Sight bind on front brake

Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,868 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

slight bind on front brake

Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,492 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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AY51 BNE is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 21,179 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 FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 BNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY51 BNE is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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