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SV51 ERK

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,545 mi
Last recorded15,545 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 ERK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 15,545 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 13,822 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 12,175 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 12,096 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 12,096 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 11,250 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 11,250 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 10,521 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 10,521 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 9,343 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,227 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 9,227 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jun 2012 9,183 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,183 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 8,692 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 8,688 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 8,356 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 8,356 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 31 May 2007 6,836 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 6,410 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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SV51 ERK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SV51 ERK, 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 SV51 ERK registered?

SV51 ERK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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