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X897 BTT

2001 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,495 mi
Last recorded23,495 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZ616,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 BTT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 23,495 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 22,196 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 20,668 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 20,668 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Central Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 18,376 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,413 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,190 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,219 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 7,700 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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X897 BTT is a 2001 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 16,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X897 BTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X897 BTT registered?

X897 BTT is a 2001 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X897 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X897 BTT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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