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WU51 ECA

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,131 mi
Last recorded27,131 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 ECA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 27,131 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 25,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 24,910 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 23,814 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 21,671 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 21,671 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 21,564 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,445 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 21,445 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,049 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,964 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 18,964 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 12,423 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 12,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,809 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 9,328 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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WU51 ECA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WU51 ECA, 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 WU51 ECA registered?

WU51 ECA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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