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HF51 RXB

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,451 mi
Last recorded48,451 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 RXB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 48,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 48,451 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 46,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 39,774 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 39,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 34,659 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/70-ZR17 Pilot Rd 3 worn down to 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 34,659 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/70-ZR17 Pilot Rd 3 worn down to 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,488 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 34,113 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 33,305 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 31,071 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 28,868 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 28,868 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 14 May 2016 26,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 24,062 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 20,898 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 18,054 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,987 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 15,905 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,334 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,400 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 11,471 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,347 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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HF51 RXB is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RXB, 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 HF51 RXB registered?

HF51 RXB is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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