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KX51 VGA

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,019 mi
Last recorded51,019 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 VGA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 51,019 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow on headers (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 49,470 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 49,464 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 47,422 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,262 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 44,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 41,482 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 38,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,804 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,619 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,170 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,586 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 28,926 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rh footpeg slighjtly loose

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,080 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,702 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,766 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,438 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 14,769 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 14,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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KX51 VGA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KX51 VGA, 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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KX51 VGA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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