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Y159 RDL

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,399 mi
Last recorded27,399 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 RDL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 27,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,180 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 27,177 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 26,348 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 26,331 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 24,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 21,169 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 17,810 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 17,791 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,659 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,331 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 17,046 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 16,941 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,821 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 16,821 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 16,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,547 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 16,391 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 15,263 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 15,263 miles

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

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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Y159 RDL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y159 RDL, 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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Y159 RDL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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