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Y161 HPK

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,283 mi
Last recorded20,283 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 HPK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 20,283 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 19,971 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 19,518 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 18,546 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 18,541 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 18,310 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 18,174 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 17,886 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 17,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 16,904 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 16,577 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 May 2014 16,562 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,725 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 14,910 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,730 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 13,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 12,033 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2009 10,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 8,403 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 5,594 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 5,594 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2007 5,584 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

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 HPK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y161 HPK, 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 HPK registered?

Y161 HPK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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