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Y179 GBD

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,832 mi
Last recorded15,832 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 GBD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2024 15,832 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 15,795 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 15,757 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 15,653 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 15,495 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 15,432 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,313 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,071 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,446 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 14,273 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 13,845 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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Y179 GBD is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y179 GBD, 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 Y179 GBD registered?

Y179 GBD is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y179 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 GBD shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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