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Y161 FDV

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,263 mi
Last recorded37,263 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 FDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 37,263 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 37,003 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 36,691 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 36,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 36,414 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 36,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 35,873 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 34,863 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 34,769 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,195 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,497 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 29,366 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 18,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 14,868 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 14,140 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 12,618 miles

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

Steering head bearings notched.

Pass 14 Apr 2006 12,618 miles

Steering head bearings notched.

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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Y161 FDV 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 90.5%.

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 Y161 FDV, 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 Y161 FDV registered?

Y161 FDV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y161 FDV safe to buy?

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