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DG51 YMA

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,568 mi
Last recorded42,568 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 YMA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 42,568 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 42,559 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing pillion passenger footrests missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 36,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2018 36,057 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Footrest missing Both (6.2.1a)

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

Chain guard missing ()

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Nearside Rear Indicator Lens Missing

Offside Front Fork Dust Cover Deteriorated

Throttle Twist Grip Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2017 28,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,690 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 26,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,984 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 14,641 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,945 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 13,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 12,883 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,271 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,239 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 6,587 miles

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

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

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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DG51 YMA 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 81.3%.

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 DG51 YMA, 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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DG51 YMA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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