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DK51 MVH

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,363 mi
Last recorded54,363 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 MVH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,363 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 48,840 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 48,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 44,546 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 44,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 42,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,545 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,318 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 38,218 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 26,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 21,135 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 21,135 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 21,135 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,938 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 11,089 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 7,251 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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DK51 MVH is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK51 MVH, 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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DK51 MVH is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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