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FAZ 224

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,801 mi
Last recorded29,801 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAZ 224
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 29,801 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 29,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 28,142 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 28,142 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,727 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,838 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,736 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2015 21,736 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,664 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 21,664 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,608 miles

Centre stand seized

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2013 21,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre stand seized

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 21,573 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,460 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,886 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,300 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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FAZ 224 is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 21,179 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 FAZ 224, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAZ 224 registered?

FAZ 224 is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is FAZ 224 safe to buy?

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