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LG51 FGD

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,453 mi
Last recorded37,453 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 FGD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 37,453 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 37,453 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 36,148 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 36,148 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Extra led light fitted with no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 36,148 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 36,148 miles

Rear Brake caliper damaged and braking performance affected CALIPER LEANING ONTO REAR DISC AND CUTTING INTO CALIPER AND DAMAGING POSSIBLY DISC RETAINING BOLTS (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 32,730 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 28,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn unevenly 1.9mm to 2.3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2017 27,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn unevenly 1.9mm to 2.3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 23,974 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,873 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 16,363 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 13,966 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 13,412 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 13,373 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 13,304 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 12,537 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 11,805 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 10,653 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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LG51 FGD is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LG51 FGD, 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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LG51 FGD is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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