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LX51 KWW

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

35,098 mi
Last recorded35,098 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 KWW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 35,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 35,098 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 May 2025 30,792 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 30,792 miles

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted pad friction lining coming away from steel backing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 30,790 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 30,512 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 30,372 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 29,538 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 29,538 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 29,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,100 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 29,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 28,720 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,793 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,359 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,955 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 21,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,912 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 17,310 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 25 May 2010 15,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,591 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 12,447 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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LX51 KWW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LX51 KWW, 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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LX51 KWW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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