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Y197 GFJ

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Bronze Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,601 mi
Last recorded74,601 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 GFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 74,601 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 73,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 73,189 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 73,176 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 72,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Modified silencer, Not excessively noisy

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 71,505 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 71,505 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 71,505 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 71,504 miles

Headlamp aim too high on dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (rear wheel bearing not checked) (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 68,014 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,054 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 61,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,729 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 17,206 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 16,926 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,784 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,510 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 16,341 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,961 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,443 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 15,443 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(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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Y197 GFJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Bronze with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y197 GFJ, 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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Y197 GFJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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