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S217 PCS

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,903 mi
Last recorded32,903 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 PCS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2023 32,903 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,133 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,787 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play Monoshock (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,283 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 25,685 miles

Centre Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,685 miles

Centre Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 May 2009 22,267 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 22,267 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 15,081 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 13,602 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,065 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 12,065 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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S217 PCS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S217 PCS, 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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S217 PCS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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