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Y216 GWS

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,207 mi
Last recorded42,207 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 GWS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 42,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 41,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork stanchions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 40,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork stanchions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim tyre flat (5.2.3 (k))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 38,238 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 34,550 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,856 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 73,037 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,140 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 58,761 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,761 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 52,919 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,938 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,526 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 31,263 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,368 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 12,368 miles

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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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Y216 GWS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y216 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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Y216 GWS is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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