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HF51 RXU

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

5,482 mi
Last recorded5,482 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 RXU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 5,482 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 4,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 4,421 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 4,059 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 3,780 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 3,553 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 3,165 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 2,917 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 2,630 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 2,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 2,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 1,611 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 842 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 842 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 73 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 49,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

all indicators slightly dis-coloured

seat wobberly but sercure

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

all indicators slightly dis-coloured

seat wobberly but sercure

Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,333 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,514 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 RXU is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HF51 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

HF51 RXU is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is HF51 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 RXU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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