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LK51 HWL

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,975 mi
Last recorded12,975 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 HWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 12,975 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 12,285 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 11,887 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 11,060 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 10,354 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 10,203 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 10,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 8,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 8,741 miles

side stand safety cutout switch inop

Fail 19 Feb 2020 8,741 miles

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

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

side stand safety cutout switch inop

Pass 14 Feb 2019 8,106 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 8,062 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 7,877 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2013 7,877 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 7,302 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 7,256 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 7,194 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.2)

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

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

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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LK51 HWL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LK51 HWL, 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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LK51 HWL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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