CarVerify

Free Car Check

LGZ 9038

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,807 mi
Last recorded34,807 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGZ 9038
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 34,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 34,611 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 34,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 34,281 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,693 miles

Rear 50 per cent of position lamp not working

Pass 13 Mar 2021 33,177 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Lubricated Centre stand pivot as it was sticking. Lubricated gear shift as it was sticking

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 33,177 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lubricated Centre stand pivot as it was sticking. Lubricated gear shift as it was sticking

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 32,218 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 32,218 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 30,839 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 30,839 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 30,814 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,641 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,244 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 29,411 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,411 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,282 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,402 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,861 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,070 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 25,070 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,101 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 1,945 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LGZ 9038 is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LGZ 9038, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LGZ 9038?

You can check the full history of LGZ 9038 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LGZ 9038 registered?

LGZ 9038 is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LGZ 9038 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGZ 9038 shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LGZ 9038 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LGZ 9038. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.