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WA51 UYG

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,508 mi
Last recorded23,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 UYG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 23,508 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 23,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working SWITCH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2016 23,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,857 miles

front brake slightly spongy

number plate slightly smaller then std size

Fail 1 Aug 2013 22,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

number plate slightly smaller then std size

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,497 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 18,487 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,654 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,535 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 10,997 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fork Dust Seals Perished

Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,997 miles

Fork Dust Seals Perished

Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,718 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 8,715 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 6,800 miles

Fork dust seals perishing.

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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WA51 UYG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WA51 UYG, 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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WA51 UYG is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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