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AY51 FHX

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,351 mi
Last recorded47,351 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FHX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,351 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 47,351 miles

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 5,352 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 5,352 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 2,879 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

chain and sprockets nearing replacement

Fail 2 Sep 2013 1,955 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012
Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,959 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 23,956 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,384 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 May 2010 21,376 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 May 2009 20,014 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 20,014 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,612 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 18,544 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,708 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 FHX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FHX, 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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What year was AY51 FHX registered?

AY51 FHX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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