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GX51 OUJ

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,460 mi
Last recorded41,460 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,460 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,038 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 41,038 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Clutch cable is frayed to the point of snapping

Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,559 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,711 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

fuel tank corroded

nearside handle bar grip loose but sercure

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,885 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 31,885 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,718 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,230 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2008 9,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,298 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 8,420 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,755 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 7,755 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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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GX51 OUJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX51 OUJ, 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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GX51 OUJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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