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MF51 MDO

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,105 mi
Last recorded45,105 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 MDO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 45,105 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on centre line (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 43,536 miles

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 41,716 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 41,314 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 41,314 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 May 2021 41,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,887 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 40,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 39,651 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 39,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,958 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,884 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 37,102 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,383 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 34,258 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2011 32,853 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 32,853 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,171 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,182 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 15,182 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 5,888 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 5,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 5,674 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 MDO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MF51 MDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF51 MDO registered?

MF51 MDO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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The MOT history for MF51 MDO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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