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FX51 LRE

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

16,742 mi
Last recorded16,742 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 LRE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 16,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 15,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 15,584 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 15,029 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 15,029 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 14,525 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 13,467 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 13,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 12,175 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,031 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,904 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,131 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 10,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,568 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 8,925 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 7,993 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 7,084 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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FX51 LRE is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FX51 LRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX51 LRE registered?

FX51 LRE is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is FX51 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 LRE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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