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MX51 YYL

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,525 mi
Last recorded19,525 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 YYL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 19,525 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust has holes and corrosion plus no 2 header pipe clamp is detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 17,725 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 17,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,501 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,008 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 16,336 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 15,462 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 15,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,324 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,273 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 8,965 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 8,533 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 YYL 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 92.9%.

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 MX51 YYL, 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 MX51 YYL registered?

MX51 YYL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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