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CU51 HPX

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,896 mi
Last recorded20,896 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 HPX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 20,896 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 20,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 20,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 20,456 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 20,401 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 20,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 20,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 20,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,191 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 19,963 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 19,926 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 19,926 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 19,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,630 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,338 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 18,673 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 18,673 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 18,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,366 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 17,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,424 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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CU51 HPX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU51 HPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 HPX registered?

CU51 HPX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is CU51 HPX safe to buy?

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