MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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)
Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?
Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.
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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.
Is Y208 GWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y208 GWS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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