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LK51 RFO

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,115 mi
Last recorded14,115 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 RFO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 14,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 14,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 14,099 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 14,099 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam Front side light not working (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 14,088 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 14,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel tank insecure

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 7,952 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 510 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 13,602 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2011 10,493 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,099 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 9,753 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 9,458 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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LK51 RFO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RFO, 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 RFO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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