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MF51 GGU

2001 Yamaha Fzs 600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,462 mi
Last recorded55,462 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fzs 60018,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 GGU
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 55,462 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 55,462 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 55,381 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 55,381 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,223 miles

Coolant leak

Front sidelight not fitted

N/S & O/S front discs corroded

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 55,219 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Front sidelight not fitted

N/S & O/S front discs corroded

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,525 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,128 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,192 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,037 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,850 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 8,437 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?

Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 91
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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MF51 GGU is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 18,843 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 Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF51 GGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF51 GGU is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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