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GX51 YOT

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,425 mi
Last recorded71,425 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YOT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 71,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front handle bars slightly bent on full lock n/s/f down close to fuel tank

Pass 23 Mar 2024 70,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handle bars slightly bent n/s /f on full lock close to fuel tank

Pass 11 Mar 2023 70,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

on full lock left hand down handle bars very close to fuel tank they maybe slightly bent

Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

on full lock handle bar very close to tank, handle bars may be slightly bent

Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,154 miles

road legal blue flame exhaust end can fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2017 68,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 May 2015 68,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,052 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in the gear pedal

slight tare in the rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,811 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

slight play in the gear pedal pivots

the bars are very slightly bent

the rear suspension is slightly stiff

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

the gear lever has slight free play

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,115 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 64,851 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 13 May 2008 58,022 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2008 58,022 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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GX51 YOT is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GX51 YOT, 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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GX51 YOT is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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