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HW51 FRL

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

37,946 mi
Last recorded37,946 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FRL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,946 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 37,946 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 35,601 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 35,601 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,535 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 33,535 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,117 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 31,014 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,014 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,356 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 28,356 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,665 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,395 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,395 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,227 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear chain fitted with spring type link

Pass 5 Nov 2009 18,416 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Spring link on drive chain is not realy suitable for the type of chain used

Fail 16 Oct 2009 18,365 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front brake is rubbing slightly.

The joining link in the drive chain is not realy ideal in an o ring chain.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 147,142 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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HW51 FRL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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