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LK51 SXX

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,823 mi
Last recorded23,823 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 SXX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 23,823 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 22,961 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 22,069 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 21,662 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 20,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 19,422 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 19,422 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 18,015 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey leak from collector box (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 18,003 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey leak from collector box (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,882 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 16,882 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,366 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 13,489 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 13,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 13,281 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 12,780 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 12,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,170 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 11,386 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 9,350 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,461 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
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LK51 SXX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

LK51 SXX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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