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Y96 GLG

2001 Yamaha Fzs 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,930 mi
Last recorded15,930 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fzs 60018,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 GLG
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 15,930 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 15,764 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 15,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 15,398 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 15,398 miles

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel air in system (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 14,946 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 14,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,433 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 14,133 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 14,133 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,650 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 8,254 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 8,254 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?

Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 91
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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Y96 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 18,843 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 Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y96 GLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y96 GLG registered?

Y96 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y96 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 GLG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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