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NX51 EVM

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,273 mi
Last recorded50,273 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 EVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 50,273 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 50,273 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 39,146 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 39,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 37,771 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,898 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,558 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 36,556 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,890 miles

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,928 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,802 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 31,400 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,965 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,960 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,538 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 28,538 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,569 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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NX51 EVM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NX51 EVM, 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 NX51 EVM registered?

NX51 EVM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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