MOT Status
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49,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central FIXING MISSING FROM EXHAUST MOUNTING
Nearside Front FAIRING FIXING MISSING
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc contaminated BOTH (1.1.14 (b))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))
Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Tyre fouling another component MUD GAURD (5.2.3 (f))
Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering WHEEL NOT IN LINE (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Vehicle identification number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?
Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.
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V551 GCY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2000 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 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 V551 GCY, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V551 GCY registered?
V551 GCY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 January 2000.
Is V551 GCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for V551 GCY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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