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FE51 XPS

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,557 mi
Last recorded32,557 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 XPS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,557 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 31,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,876 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,913 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,211 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 28,503 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

engine missfiring

gear linkage worn

offside shockabsorber dust cover deterioated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,503 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

engine missfiring

gear linkage worn

offside shockabsorber dust cover deterioated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,505 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2012 27,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,557 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 25,557 miles

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

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,692 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 22,844 miles

front tyre tread depth 1.8mm

rear tyre tread depth 1mm

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,318 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,730 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 17,801 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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FE51 XPS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FE51 XPS, 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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FE51 XPS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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