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NK51 GZL

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,111 mi
Last recorded37,111 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 GZL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,111 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,425 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,573 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 31,170 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 28,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 28,369 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,135 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 25,123 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 22,443 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,523 miles

Rear 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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NK51 GZL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 NK51 GZL, 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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NK51 GZL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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