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FX51 MZL

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,212 mi
Last recorded30,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 MZL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 30,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil/grease on rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2025 30,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 29,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 29,452 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 28,834 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 27,452 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 25,274 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 21,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 18,807 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 18,663 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 14,039 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,494 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,074 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,207 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,229 miles

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

Front brake lever slightly bent.

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 6,307 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 6,307 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,306 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 5,193 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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FX51 MZL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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

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