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Y198 JCS

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,582 mi
Last recorded38,582 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 JCS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 38,582 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 27 Jun 2024 38,578 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 36,232 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 34,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,878 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 31,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,048 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,134 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,830 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,277 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,636 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,042 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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Y198 JCS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y198 JCS, 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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Y198 JCS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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