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SK51 FYW

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,982 mi
Last recorded30,982 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 FYW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 30,982 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 30,982 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 30,259 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 30,259 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 29,990 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 29,851 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,177 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 20,088 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 18,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 17,298 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 16,779 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 13,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 12,135 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 9,790 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

SILENCER NOISER THAN STANDARD.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 8,741 miles

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

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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SK51 FYW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SK51 FYW, 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 SK51 FYW registered?

SK51 FYW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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