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Y216 VMW

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,531 mi
Last recorded31,531 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 VMW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 31,531 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 30,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2013 30,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,564 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,687 miles

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

Front crash bar top mounting bolts slack

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 31,687 miles

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

Front crash bar top mounting bolts slack

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 77,701 miles

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

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 66,500 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 66,500 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 43,531 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,611 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y216 VMW, 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 Y216 VMW registered?

Y216 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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