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NK51 HBB

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,577 mi
Last recorded22,577 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 HBB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 22,577 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 21,535 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 20,027 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 17,722 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 17,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 17,158 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 16,981 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 16,880 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,756 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,696 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,581 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 16,030 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 15,918 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 15,918 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Upper Fork yoke cracked (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,758 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 15,758 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,917 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 12,917 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,537 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 HBB is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NK51 HBB, 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 HBB is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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