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Y171 NLT

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

28,744 mi
Last recorded28,744 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 NLT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 28,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 28,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 28,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 28,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 28,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 28,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 27,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,034 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 26,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,076 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 22,536 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 19,987 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,113 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 13,493 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 13,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,381 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 10,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,180 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 9,168 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,282 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,968 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 7,839 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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Y171 NLT is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y171 NLT, 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 Y171 NLT registered?

Y171 NLT is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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