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BU51 JRO

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,927 mi
Last recorded45,927 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 JRO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 45,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 45,577 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 45,577 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 45,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 44,729 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 44,729 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 44,396 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 44,028 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 43,054 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 43,054 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,354 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,574 miles

Will need new front brake pads soon

Fail 23 Mar 2012 30,129 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Slight pay in front wheel bearings,will need changing soon

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,129 miles

Slight pay in front wheel bearings,will need changing soon

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,077 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,517 miles

head light aim on top line

Fail 5 Feb 2010 28,517 miles

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

head light aim on top line

Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,095 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 22,095 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,530 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,702 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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BU51 JRO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BU51 JRO, 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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BU51 JRO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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