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Y163 HPK

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,839 mi
Last recorded23,839 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 HPK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 23,839 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 23,835 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 23,738 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 23,582 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 23,582 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,531 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 23,516 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,506 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 23,506 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 23,460 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 23,372 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,117 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 22,423 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 22,423 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,444 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 20,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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Y163 HPK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y163 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 Y163 HPK registered?

Y163 HPK is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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