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EX51 XEU

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,752 mi
Last recorded43,752 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XEU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 43,752 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 42,644 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly tight and would benefit from being repositioned

Pass 3 Mar 2023 40,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 40,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 38,821 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,035 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 35,141 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,543 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 33,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,239 miles

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

exhaust silencer clamp slightly loose.

nearside rear light not working.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,908 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,442 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,239 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,229 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 17,224 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,596 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,927 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 XEU is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

EX51 XEU is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is EX51 XEU safe to buy?

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