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NK51 HKY

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,152 mi
Last recorded56,152 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 HKY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 56,152 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 55,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 55,763 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 51,627 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 51,627 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 47,778 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 47,778 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 44,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 44,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,796 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 43,766 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,350 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,670 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,001 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,968 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 26,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,197 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 16,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,447 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 13,447 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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 HKY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HKY, 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 HKY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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