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VX51 FZY

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,744 mi
Last recorded22,744 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FZY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 22,744 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 19,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 18,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 18,188 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 18,180 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 18,175 miles

Rear Road spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.57mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,102 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 12,567 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 12,566 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 5,827 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 5,696 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 5,184 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 4,363 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 3,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 2,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 1,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 1,579 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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VX51 FZY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX51 FZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX51 FZY registered?

VX51 FZY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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The MOT history for VX51 FZY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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