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FKZ 5158

2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,618 mi
Last recorded43,618 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R16,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 5158
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 43,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 42,459 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2024 40,336 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 35,493 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 33,150 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 31,441 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 30,477 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 30,437 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,387 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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FKZ 5158 is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 16,469 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 Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKZ 5158, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FKZ 5158 registered?

FKZ 5158 is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is FKZ 5158 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKZ 5158 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FKZ 5158 have outstanding finance?

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