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OU51 MHM

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 MHM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2025

Frame corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2024

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

frame slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2023

Body slightly corroded

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022

engine protection bar fixing plate fractured

Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,061 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 30,430 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 25,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front brakes bind slightly

repair in rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2015 22,360 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 21,556 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 21,556 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,225 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 19,225 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,391 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,851 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,867 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 7,073 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 4,115 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 2,137 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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OU51 MHM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OU51 MHM, 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 OU51 MHM registered?

OU51 MHM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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