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SF51 RXK

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,916 mi
Last recorded20,916 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 RXK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 20,916 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 18,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 17,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 16,416 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 15,004 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 13,545 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 9,604 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 8,527 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 8,527 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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SF51 RXK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SF51 RXK, 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 SF51 RXK registered?

SF51 RXK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SF51 RXK safe to buy?

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