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Y178 LNN

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,995 mi
Last recorded12,995 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 LNN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 12,995 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 12,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 12,593 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 12,558 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 11,451 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 11,132 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlight was masked at time of test

Fail 3 Jul 2015 11,058 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,058 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 8,614 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 4,402 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 2,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 2,617 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 2,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 2,551 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 2,544 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 2,539 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 2,537 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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Y178 LNN is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y178 LNN, 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 Y178 LNN registered?

Y178 LNN is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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