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Y169 NLL

2001 Yamaha FZS600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,000 mi
Last recorded62,000 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 NLL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 62,000 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 55,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 54,952 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 54,952 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 54,414 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 53,907 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 53,907 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,991 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,963 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,094 miles

CLUTCH LEVER PIVOT WORN.

REAR TYRE WORN NEAR LIMIT IN CENTRE. ALSO QUITE DEEP CUT - ON LIMIT

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,851 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 45,851 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,626 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 45,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,358 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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Y169 NLL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y169 NLL, 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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Y169 NLL is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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