MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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
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
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
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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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What year was Y197 GFJ registered?
Y197 GFJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 March 2001.
Is Y197 GFJ safe to buy?
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