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Y172 THS

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,292 mi
Last recorded24,292 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 THS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 24,292 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,100 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 19,491 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,428 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,301 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,694 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 17,533 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,533 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 16,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 13,927 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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Y172 THS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y172 THS, 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 Y172 THS registered?

Y172 THS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y172 THS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y172 THS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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