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Y197 UGF

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,493 mi
Last recorded54,493 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 UGF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,955 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 49,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 43,211 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 43,107 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 42,076 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 33,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 25,811 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,115 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 18,957 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 18,512 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,328 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 14,205 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 11,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 11,069 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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Y197 UGF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGF, 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 UGF registered?

Y197 UGF is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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