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Y208 GWS

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,250 mi
Last recorded37,250 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 GWS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 37,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 37,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,007 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 31,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,883 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 20,883 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,346 miles

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

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,595 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 16,595 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,320 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,869 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 7,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 5,893 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 5,763 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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Y208 GWS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y208 GWS, 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 Y208 GWS registered?

Y208 GWS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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