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MX51 RZW

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,762 mi
Last recorded27,762 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 RZW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 27,762 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 27,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,713 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,074 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 16,074 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,419 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 11,939 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 11,085 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 5 May 2011 11,085 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 5,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 3,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 3,112 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 3,017 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 2,794 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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MX51 RZW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MX51 RZW, 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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MX51 RZW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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