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S666 YAM

2001 Yamaha Fazer

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,234 mi
Last recorded19,234 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fazer23,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 19,234 miles

sharp objects protruding from the front fairing

Fail 15 Apr 2021 19,234 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

sharp objects protruding from the front fairing

Pass 12 Aug 2019 18,763 miles

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

Front sharp edges front end

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 18,302 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 18,301 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick to right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 17,747 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 17,746 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 17,745 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 17,114 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 15,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,086 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 13,126 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,132 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,043 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 9,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 7,859 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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S666 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 23,488 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S666 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S666 YAM registered?

S666 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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