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GK51 KTP

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,181 mi
Last recorded42,181 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 KTP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 42,181 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Beam pattern faint

Front Both shock absorbers dust covers worn

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 42,181 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Beam pattern faint

Front Both shock absorbers dust covers worn

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 41,525 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,772 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 40,517 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,706 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,686 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,462 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 39,462 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 39,261 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 39,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,933 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,780 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,342 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,037 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,911 miles

front mudguard damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2013 36,911 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

front mudguard damaged

rear brake has slight bind

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,106 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,659 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,342 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,643 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,270 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 10,423 miles

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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GK51 KTP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK51 KTP, 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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GK51 KTP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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