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CU51 FKM

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,449 mi
Last recorded52,449 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 FKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 52,449 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Twin headlights fitted/offside front not working

Fail 10 Feb 2018 52,449 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Twin headlights fitted/offside front not working

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,441 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

high beam not working

Fail 13 Feb 2017 46,441 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

high beam not working

Pass 23 Jan 2016 37,600 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 37,600 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 23,011 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 22,170 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,268 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 21,268 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 May 2011 16,002 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 16,002 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 10,440 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 9,772 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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CU51 FKM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CU51 FKM, 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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CU51 FKM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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