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DX51 PVF

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

15,916 mi
Last recorded15,916 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 PVF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 15,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 14,748 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 14,336 miles

Central Rear Lower Road spring corroded suspension unit and linkages (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened rear caliper & torque arm (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded steel hydraulic pipe banjo (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 13,802 miles

Central Rear Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 13,404 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 13,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 12,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 12,735 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 12,425 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 12,425 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 12,398 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 12,398 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 11,546 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 11,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 11,543 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 10,779 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front tyre 'feathered' on sides but tread depth within MOT standards.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,746 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 10,222 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,222 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 9,528 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,393 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 8,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 8,701 miles

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

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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DX51 PVF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DX51 PVF, 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 DX51 PVF registered?

DX51 PVF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DX51 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 PVF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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