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MF51 GFX

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,366 mi
Last recorded42,366 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 GFX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 42,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 39,407 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 39,396 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,783 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 37,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 33,499 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 33,233 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 33,210 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 32,755 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 May 2016 28,395 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 26,442 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,410 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,797 miles

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

rear hugger bracket insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,148 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,670 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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MF51 GFX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MF51 GFX, 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 MF51 GFX registered?

MF51 GFX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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