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EO51 VLF

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,733 mi
Last recorded27,733 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VLF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

side stand sliff

coolant leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 27,732 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

side stand sliff

coolant leak

Pass 3 May 2014 27,705 miles

REAR BRAKE CALLIPER DRAGGING SLIGHTLY

Pass 9 Feb 2013 27,380 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 26,896 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,465 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear side light not working.

Oil filter quite corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,355 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 25,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,905 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,348 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 23,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,178 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,644 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 20,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 17,978 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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EO51 VLF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EO51 VLF, 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 EO51 VLF registered?

EO51 VLF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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