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G18 FTP

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,510 mi
Last recorded57,510 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 FTP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 57,510 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 56,591 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,661 miles

Nearside Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stanchion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stanchion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 51,652 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,103 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 50,103 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 42,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 41,080 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 41,080 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,682 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 39,289 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,163 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,784 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,045 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 33,789 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 22 May 2012 33,789 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,054 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 32,054 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,413 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,474 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 25,465 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,660 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 23,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,367 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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G18 FTP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G18 FTP, 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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G18 FTP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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