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AO51 LXK

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,859 mi
Last recorded43,859 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 LXK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 43,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,564 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 39,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 37,961 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 37,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 36,772 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,765 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,927 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,120 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,738 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 31,738 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 May 2012 30,399 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,661 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 25,877 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 21,337 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 16,975 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 May 2008 16,975 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2007 16,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 14,834 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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AO51 LXK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO51 LXK, 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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AO51 LXK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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