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J44 YRG

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,925 mi
Last recorded58,925 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 YRG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,925 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 58,925 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,568 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 51,568 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,923 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 42,490 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 42,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,346 miles

CHAIN SLACK

FRONT BRAKES GRABBING

FRONT TYRE LOW

Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,032 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 36,032 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,384 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 34,378 miles

1 or 2 headlamps working

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

Fail 21 May 2012 34,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

1 or 2 headlamps working

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

Pass 9 May 2011 30,372 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

poor lower exhaust repair

Fail 7 May 2011 30,372 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

poor lower exhaust repair

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,413 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 20,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,627 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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J44 YRG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J44 YRG, 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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J44 YRG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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