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Y164 WSM

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,541 mi
Last recorded71,541 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 WSM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 68,145 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 67,434 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,297 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,245 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 67,245 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,440 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,228 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,312 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,060 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,261 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 36,227 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,273 miles

f/tyre valve perishing

Fail 23 Mar 2012 29,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

f/tyre valve perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2011 25,902 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,902 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,936 miles

Reduced turning clearance, hands touch mirrors.

Throttle slow to return

Fail 28 Apr 2010 22,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Reduced turning clearance, hands touch mirrors.

Throttle slow to return

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,848 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 15,168 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,168 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,479 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 8,178 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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Y164 WSM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y164 WSM, 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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Y164 WSM is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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