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Y79 XGS

2001 Yamaha Fazer

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,272 mi
Last recorded9,272 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fazer23,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 XGS
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 9,272 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 9,272 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,216 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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Y79 XGS is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 23,488 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y79 XGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y79 XGS registered?

Y79 XGS is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y79 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 XGS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y79 XGS have outstanding finance?

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