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Y214 GWS

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,730 mi
Last recorded38,730 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 GWS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 38,730 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 38,438 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 38,438 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 37,473 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 May 2016 34,031 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 34,031 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split pins missing from handlebar clamps (6.2.1h)

Pass 7 May 2015 33,784 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 33,764 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,458 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,928 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 26,928 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 May 2010 26,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,927 miles

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

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

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

all carb inlet rubbers split and perrished

Fail 7 Mar 2008 26,927 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all carb inlet rubbers split and perrished

Pass 28 Sep 2005 22,049 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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Y214 GWS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue 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 Y214 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 Y214 GWS registered?

Y214 GWS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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