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HW51 FFZ

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,334 mi
Last recorded57,334 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 57,334 miles

Central Front Upper Two bolts broken off in head (exhaust) no loose !

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 57,334 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Two bolts broken off in head (exhaust) no loose !

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 52,090 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 52,090 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2024 50,568 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 49,935 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 48,928 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,653 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 46,653 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated - no longer reflective (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,960 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 44,960 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 43,020 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,871 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,559 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,709 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 32,709 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,126 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,834 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,733 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,975 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,009 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 16,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 13,872 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 11,365 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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HW51 FFZ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HW51 FFZ, 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 HW51 FFZ registered?

HW51 FFZ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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The MOT history for HW51 FFZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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