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GK51 LSL

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,935 mi
Last recorded55,935 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LSL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 55,935 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 55,935 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 55,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 55,070 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 54,438 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,094 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 53,625 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,165 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 53,165 miles

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 51,553 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,730 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,591 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,258 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear BRAKE HOSE - PROTECTOR BUSH HAS FALLEN DOWN ON REAR ARM CLAMP

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,125 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,248 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,366 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,858 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,963 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 22,219 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 22,219 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,448 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
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GK51 LSL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSL, 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 GK51 LSL registered?

GK51 LSL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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