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PE51 YDT

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,167 mi
Last recorded40,167 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YDT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 40,167 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 40,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 38,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 38,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 38,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 May 2023 38,310 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 38,160 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 38,160 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 37,619 miles

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 15 May 2020 36,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,172 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 36,167 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp broke (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,099 miles

brake hoses in sleeves

Fail 9 Sep 2017 35,092 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,357 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,345 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,260 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,952 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,250 miles

front tyre is worn

rear brake has travel

Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 30,528 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,420 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,339 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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PE51 YDT is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE51 YDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE51 YDT registered?

PE51 YDT is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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