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Y185 NYB

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,397 mi
Last recorded25,397 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 NYB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,397 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 25,397 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 23,879 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,619 miles

exhaust stud/bolt missing from manifold, but does not affect the exhaust system security

Pass 19 Jan 2012 20,706 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 20,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,375 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,076 miles

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

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

front tyre showing uneven wear

Fail 19 Jan 2010 16,076 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

front tyre showing uneven wear

Pass 9 Aug 2008 11,010 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 8,217 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 3,700 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 3,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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Y185 NYB is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y185 NYB, 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 Y185 NYB registered?

Y185 NYB is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y185 NYB safe to buy?

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