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Y188 PKW

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,238 mi
Last recorded66,238 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 PKW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2012 66,238 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 66,238 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,124 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 56,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,873 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 48,729 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,995 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,182 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,176 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 27,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 17,045 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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Y188 PKW 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 Y188 PKW, 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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Y188 PKW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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