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PO51 HDV

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,339 mi
Last recorded36,339 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 HDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 36,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 35,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 34,860 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 34,860 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 33,880 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 33,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 32,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 32,698 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 32,475 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 32,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,203 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 32,024 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 31,285 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,388 miles

exhaust blowing at collector box

Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,360 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,919 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,776 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 21,774 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,276 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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PO51 HDV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PO51 HDV, 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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PO51 HDV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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