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PO51 NZS

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

19,354 mi
Last recorded19,354 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 NZS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 19,354 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 19,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 18,885 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 18,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 18,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 18,675 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2019 18,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 17,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 17,472 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2016 17,053 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 16,499 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 16,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 14,908 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,916 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 12,670 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 11,926 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 10,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 8,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 6,354 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 4,886 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front 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
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PO51 NZS 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 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 NZS, 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 PO51 NZS registered?

PO51 NZS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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