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Y179 TGT

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,573 mi
Last recorded59,573 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 TGT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 59,573 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 59,573 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 52,371 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 52,370 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 30,622 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,639 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 29,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,639 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,439 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 25,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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 TGT is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y179 TGT, 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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Y179 TGT is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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