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HX51 FMZ

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,005 mi
Last recorded50,005 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FMZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 50,005 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 49,665 miles

horn tone slightly muffled

Pass 13 Jun 2023 49,205 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 49,202 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable wrong size (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 47,381 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 46,504 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 45,409 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,622 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,249 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 37,244 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,777 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 30,866 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 30,865 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,730 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 21,730 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,347 miles

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

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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HX51 FMZ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HX51 FMZ, 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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HX51 FMZ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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