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HF51 NPA

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

21,437 mi
Last recorded21,437 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 NPA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 21,437 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 21,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2024 20,844 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 20,836 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2023 19,424 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 19,424 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 18,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 17,336 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 17,336 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 17,214 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 17,214 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,175 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,270 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 10,568 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 10,535 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 9,105 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 9,006 miles

front wheel valve perished

Fail 14 Nov 2012 9,006 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front wheel valve perished

Pass 10 Nov 2011 8,936 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 8,857 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 8,432 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 7,761 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 7,286 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 6,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 5,686 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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HF51 NPA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HF51 NPA, 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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HF51 NPA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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