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CN51 VTK

2001 Yamaha FZS600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

10,864 mi
Last recorded10,864 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 VTK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 10,864 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 10,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 9,922 miles

side stand stand spring weak

Pass 11 Apr 2022 9,673 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 9,035 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 9,031 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Gear shift toe peg nuts loose. (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Two links fitted in chain, one soft link and one split link. (6.2.1h)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Swingarm to link plate. (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. Fouls rider leg. (2.1.2d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Due to modified front suspension, mudguard does not have all mountings fitted but is secure.

Exhaust system fouling frame and pillion footrest.

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

Front brake binding slightly

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play minimal (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 8,453 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive stiff links (6.2.1e)

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

Front brake binding slightly

Gear selector shaft pin loose

Nearside Front non standard retaining clip on brake pad retaining pin

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' possibly due to steering damper (2.2.1b)

two softlinks in chain

Fail 8 Mar 2016 8,446 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies switch (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive stiff links (6.2.1e)

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

Front brake binding slightly

Gear selector shaft pin loose

Nearside Front non standard retaining clip on brake pad retaining pin

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' possibly due to steering damper (2.2.1b)

two softlinks in chain

Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 6,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 5,726 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 33,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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 4 Jun 2010 19,010 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,540 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 15,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 44 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 17,135 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,354 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 12,272 miles

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

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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CN51 VTK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CN51 VTK, 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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CN51 VTK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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