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Y196 TNC

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,567 mi
Last recorded26,567 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 TNC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 26,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 26,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 25,413 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 25,413 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2022 23,764 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 22,223 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 19,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 17,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 17,429 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted Rear disc bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 13,237 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 12,831 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 12,340 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 12,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit brake pads close to minimum (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2015 11,497 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 11,497 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 10,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 10,683 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,633 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 9,631 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 8,940 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 8,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,949 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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Y196 TNC is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y196 TNC, 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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Y196 TNC is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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