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NK51 VUP

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,882 mi
Last recorded33,882 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 VUP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 33,882 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 32,543 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 32,543 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 28,506 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 24,795 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 19,600 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,484 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 19,484 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 19,141 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,484 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 15,403 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 14,801 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 14,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 11,240 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 9,917 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,917 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 8,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 5,576 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 3,295 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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NK51 VUP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VUP, 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 NK51 VUP registered?

NK51 VUP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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