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Y157 YAM

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,740 mi
Last recorded11,740 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 11,740 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 11,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 10,591 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 9,945 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 9,416 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 8,859 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 8,601 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 7,705 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 7,497 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 6,824 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 6,009 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 5,092 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 4,776 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 4,566 miles

Front stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Apr 2006 4,341 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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Y157 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y157 YAM, 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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What year was Y157 YAM registered?

Y157 YAM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y157 YAM safe to buy?

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