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RK51 ETO

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

64,269 mi
Last recorded64,269 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 ETO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 64,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 63,521 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 60,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 58,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,248 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,028 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 41,249 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 34,253 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 28,648 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 26,810 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 18,998 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 11,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 3,868 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 2,659 miles

small cut in rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2012 1,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 1,397 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 433 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 419 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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RK51 ETO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RK51 ETO, 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 RK51 ETO registered?

RK51 ETO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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