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KE51 OLV

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,964 mi
Last recorded42,964 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OLV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 41,702 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 41,696 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 41,232 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 May 2017 41,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high DIP BEAM. (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 39,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 36,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 33,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake hoses - rubbing inner panel on full rh steering lock.

headlamp high beam - too far to rh side of center line.

Pass 20 May 2013 31,603 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 29,483 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,483 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,195 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,787 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,713 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,627 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 14,525 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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KE51 OLV 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 81.3%.

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 KE51 OLV, 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 KE51 OLV registered?

KE51 OLV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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