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Y137 ABL

2001 Yamaha Fzs 600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

46,945 mi
Last recorded46,945 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fzs 60018,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 ABL
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 46,945 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 46,945 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 46,862 miles

Stop lamp not working front switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 46,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 42,541 miles

Nail in tyre bits of wire in rear tyre ()

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rear light down 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre off side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 42,541 miles

Nail in tyre bits of wire in rear tyre ()

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rear light down 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre off side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 34,316 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 34,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 33,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,914 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 30,914 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,896 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,056 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 28,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2013 19,493 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 19,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,021 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 16,021 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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 too high (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 13,925 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,088 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 10,912 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 8,508 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 8,508 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 8,429 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,851 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?

Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 91
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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Y137 ABL is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 18,843 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 Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y137 ABL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y137 ABL is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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