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PO51 ODM

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 ODM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025

Small crack on gear selctor peg

Pass 22 Sep 2023 50,137 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 49,970 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 49,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,712 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear AFTERMARKET EXHAUST FITTED.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 49,709 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear AFTERMARKET EXHAUST FITTED.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 44,449 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 44,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 36,529 miles

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

chain guard missing

Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,490 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,680 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 25,680 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking fully open (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 18,415 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 18,415 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,142 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,401 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 16,915 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 16,054 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,025 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 13,868 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 ODM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PO51 ODM, 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 ODM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 16 September 2001.

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