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Y166 GMA

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,857 mi
Last recorded44,857 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 GMA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 44,857 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,274 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 44,274 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,226 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Aug 2017 43,211 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,055 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 36,605 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 May 2011 36,603 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2010 36,046 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 35,847 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 35,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 31,893 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,731 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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Y166 GMA 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 81.3%.

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 Y166 GMA, 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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Y166 GMA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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