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OV51 GHG

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

47,963 mi
Last recorded47,963 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 GHG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 47,963 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 47,874 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured Several Cracks in disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,599 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 41,826 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 41,826 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 38,206 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 38,206 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 35,276 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 33,683 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,951 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 32,951 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Just after tree very small hole. (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 32,085 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 31,073 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 29,710 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,551 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 28,551 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 26,618 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,305 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 24,305 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,470 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 19,470 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 19,448 miles

Damage to centre stand

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

Front wheelbearing slightly noisey

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear reflector partially obscured

Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,448 miles

Damage to centre stand

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

Front wheelbearing slightly noisey

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear reflector partially obscured

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,186 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 18,186 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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OV51 GHG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OV51 GHG, 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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OV51 GHG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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