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WK51 ETO

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

15,687 mi
Last recorded15,687 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 ETO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 15,687 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 15,678 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 15,668 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 15,668 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 15,666 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 15,665 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 15,604 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 15,591 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 15,471 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 15,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2013 14,895 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 14,894 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 13,981 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,968 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 12,121 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 12,121 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 11,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 10,134 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 10,133 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2007 8,783 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 8,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2006 8,078 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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WK51 ETO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WK51 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 WK51 ETO registered?

WK51 ETO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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