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WA51 FZS

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,872 mi
Last recorded37,872 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FZS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 37,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 33,937 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 33,382 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 32,863 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 29,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 25,853 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 25,853 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,753 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 19,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,196 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 19,196 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 19,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 18,891 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 18,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 18,493 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 18,493 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,730 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 16,718 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,594 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,545 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,258 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,272 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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WA51 FZS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WA51 FZS, 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 WA51 FZS registered?

WA51 FZS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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