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MU51 MDZ

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,788 mi
Last recorded16,788 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 MDZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 16,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 16,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 16,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 16,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 15,573 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 15,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 14,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 13,411 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 11,782 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 11,770 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,723 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 11,703 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,603 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 11,603 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 11,397 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 8,370 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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MU51 MDZ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MU51 MDZ, 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 MU51 MDZ registered?

MU51 MDZ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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