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OV51 GHH

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,001 mi
Last recorded74,001 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 GHH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,001 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 73,994 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,333 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 67,333 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,894 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 47,892 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,332 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 41,332 miles

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 41,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 35,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,019 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,456 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 33,456 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,048 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,526 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,199 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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 GHH is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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