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VX51 FVZ

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FVZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024

No lights fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 69,571 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 69,571 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,556 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 66,556 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,772 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 60,772 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 33,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 23,134 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 23,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,431 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,977 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 9,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 9,004 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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VX51 FVZ 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 70%.

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 VX51 FVZ, 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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VX51 FVZ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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