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LK51 SXW

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,956 mi
Last recorded40,956 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 SXW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 40,956 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 38,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 36,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 33,632 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 31,766 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 28,985 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 25,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,369 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,184 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,061 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 18,764 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,964 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 16,952 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 15,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 14,428 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,571 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,396 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 SXW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LK51 SXW, 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 LK51 SXW registered?

LK51 SXW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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