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WA51 FZY

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,930 mi
Last recorded38,930 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FZY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 38,930 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 38,930 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 38,387 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 38,387 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 38,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 34,293 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 34,153 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 33,768 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,777 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,844 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,225 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 22,225 miles

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 19,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2014 19,489 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 16,929 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 16,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,291 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 15,291 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,000 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 6,465 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 6,368 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 4,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 4,345 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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WA51 FZY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA51 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.

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What year was WA51 FZY registered?

WA51 FZY is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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