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SF51 WRW

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,993 mi
Last recorded21,993 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 WRW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 21,993 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 21,382 miles

Clutch lever bent

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 21,351 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Clutch lever bent

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 21,200 miles

Clutch lever bent

Pass 6 Aug 2020 21,022 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,679 miles

Clutch lever bent

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebars bent

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 18,261 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 18,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 15,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fairing damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2017 15,831 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess Cain links seized (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Fairing damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2016 14,205 miles

Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,900 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 11,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 8,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 7,826 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 2,967 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 2,616 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 1,911 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 1,882 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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SF51 WRW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SF51 WRW, 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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SF51 WRW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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