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RK51 KSV

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,466 mi
Last recorded53,466 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 KSV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 53,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 52,268 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 52,268 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 52,138 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 52,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 51,860 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear side light not working

Offside brake light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,227 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 47,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 39,339 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 31,663 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 26,799 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 24,768 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 23,533 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 21,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 20,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 17,955 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 15,148 miles

headlight switch has been lubricated but is worn and will need replacing

Pass 14 May 2008 11,957 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 5,947 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 KSV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KSV, 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 KSV registered?

RK51 KSV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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