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Y211 GCA

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,468 mi
Last recorded24,468 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY211 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 24,468 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 2 May 2026 24,468 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 24,041 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 23,576 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 23,056 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 22,554 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 22,554 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 22,106 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 21,667 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front / rear brake starting to bind

Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,111 miles

drivechain starting to show signs of wear

Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,148 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 19,695 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2011 19,186 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,279 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 17,844 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 17,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,573 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,254 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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Y211 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y211 GCA, 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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Y211 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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