Yamaha FZ600 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha FZ600 car check
Is the Yamaha FZ600 reliable? We analysed 2,177 real MOT tests across 391 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha FZ600 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, reflector on motorcycle missing and roller brake test indicates a binding brake. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha FZ600.
Yamaha FZ600 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha FZ600. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha FZ600 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha FZ600 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha FZ600 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha FZ600 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha FZ600 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha FZ600 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha FZ600 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha FZ600 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 92 | 84.8% | 4,337 | 7,967 | 15,731 |
| 2007 | 115 | 90.4% | 9,438 | 15,792 | 21,960 |
| 2003 | 83 | 83.1% | 6,798 | 11,073 | 27,168 |
| 2002 | 74 | 77.0% | 8,425 | 20,198 | 47,005 |
| 2001 | 76 | 80.3% | 20,078 | 29,458 | 35,668 |
| 2000 | 83 | 86.7% | 8,680 | 13,810 | 23,088 |
| 1999 | 122 | 82.0% | 16,790 | 20,984 | 29,148 |
| 1998 | 63 | 79.4% | 23,910 | 40,480 | 52,395 |
| 1995 | 127 | 80.3% | 28,506 | 34,794 | 40,476 |
| 1994 | 68 | 73.5% | 17,875 | 28,708 | 34,140 |
| 1993 | 55 | 80.0% | 21,554 | 41,835 | 51,754 |
| 1989 | 219 | 74.0% | 22,924 | 31,627 | 42,724 |
| 1988 | 421 | 76.2% | 23,938 | 30,232 | 38,366 |
| 1987 | 342 | 75.7% | 18,837 | 29,833 | 42,701 |
How Long Does a Yamaha FZ600 Last?
Based on 391 Yamaha FZ600 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha FZ600 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha FZ600 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha FZ600
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.4% MOT pass rate from 115 tests
73.5% MOT pass rate from 68 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha FZ600 is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.4% across 115 tests. The 1994 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha FZ600 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha FZ600 THIS CAR | 78.9% | 2,177 | 27,960 mi | 39 yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 | 78.1% | 1,463 | 81,935 mi | 49 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha FZ600 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Yamaha FZ600Should you buy a used Yamaha FZ600?
The Yamaha FZ600 has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.9% across 2,177 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Yamaha FZ600 are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (63 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (46), and roller brake test indicates a binding brake (34). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Yamaha FZ600 owner drives around 635 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Yamaha FZ600 models stay on UK roads for around 39 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.