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MU51 MPV

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,400 mi
Last recorded50,400 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 MPV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 50,400 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 49,595 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,589 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 49,562 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 49,326 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,145 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,716 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,266 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 48,035 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 48,035 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,612 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,223 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,175 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,536 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,672 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,199 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 29,199 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,432 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 MPV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MPV, 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 MPV registered?

MU51 MPV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is MU51 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 MPV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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