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FSZ 2201

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,532 mi
Last recorded68,532 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSZ 2201
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,532 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 68,532 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,358 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 67,274 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,259 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,848 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 62,766 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,453 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,876 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 52,873 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly stricking (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,957 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,620 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,901 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,262 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,214 miles

front brake binding slightly

front tyre slightly uneven

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,358 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,547 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,542 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 19,551 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,487 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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FSZ 2201 is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 26,256 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FSZ 2201, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FSZ 2201 registered?

FSZ 2201 is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for FSZ 2201 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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