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FE51 XPW

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,158 mi
Last recorded47,158 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 XPW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 47,158 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber stem has small cracks in rubber (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber stem has small cracks in rubber (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 44,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve rubber perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 40,840 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 33,969 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 33,969 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 29,051 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 27,428 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 20,946 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 18,556 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,857 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 15,857 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 13,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2015 12,327 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 10,676 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 9,186 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 9,186 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2011 6,812 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 4,949 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 4,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 4,360 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 3,483 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 2,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 1,059 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 XPW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE51 XPW, 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 FE51 XPW registered?

FE51 XPW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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