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GK51 KUO

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,092 mi
Last recorded60,092 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 KUO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 60,092 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 57,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 May 2024 57,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 56,695 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 55,579 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 54,361 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 53,340 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 51,936 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 51,895 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 51,895 miles

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,834 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,573 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,215 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 45,215 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2013 43,375 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,947 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,040 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 38,495 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,314 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 37,262 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 35,508 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 30,958 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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GK51 KUO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 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 FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK51 KUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK51 KUO is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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