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Y169 GWS

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,160 mi
Last recorded61,160 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 GWS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 61,160 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 59,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 59,411 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Front Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 59,071 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 58,705 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 58,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 55,601 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,871 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 51,871 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 49,152 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 45,976 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,726 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,271 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,622 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 30,664 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,191 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,142 miles

1) Front pads low. †2) Rear tyre on the legal limit.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 30,128 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

1) Front b rake pads low. †2) Rear tyre on the legal limit.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,019 miles

1) Front brake pads low. †2) Rear tyre on the legal limit.

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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Y169 GWS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y169 GWS, 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 Y169 GWS registered?

Y169 GWS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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