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EX51 VGF

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,211 mi
Last recorded12,211 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 VGF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 12,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at cylinder head. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 12,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at cylinder head. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 11,944 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 11,763 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 11,465 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,435 miles

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

no bind showing on rolling road, but felt by hand, advise service front brakes

Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 11,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 10,922 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 10,300 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 10,017 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 9,168 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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EX51 VGF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX51 VGF, 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 EX51 VGF registered?

EX51 VGF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is EX51 VGF safe to buy?

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