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CN51 NVF

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,634 mi
Last recorded24,634 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 NVF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 24,634 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 20,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 16,742 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 14,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 12,052 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

left stop lamp not working

left tailamp not working

Fail 8 Jan 2022 12,001 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

left stop lamp not working

left tailamp not working

Fail 11 Jul 2013 11,836 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 11,836 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,273 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,042 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 9,042 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 4,399 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 4,390 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

chain rusty

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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CN51 NVF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CN51 NVF, 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 CN51 NVF registered?

CN51 NVF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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