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Y162 XEV

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,882 mi
Last recorded50,882 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 XEV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 50,882 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 50,747 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 49,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 48,216 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 46,397 miles

slight noise from front wheel beasring

Pass 10 Jun 2020 44,698 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,355 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,413 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,101 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,528 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,905 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 28,422 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 25,646 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,401 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,759 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,811 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 15,749 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,017 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 10,007 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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Y162 XEV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y162 XEV, 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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Y162 XEV is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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