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Y207 YRY

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,420 mi
Last recorded57,420 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 YRY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 57,420 miles

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 57,420 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Lower Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,142 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 55,131 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 54,200 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,038 miles

Offside mirror missing

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp reflector damaged on nearside light unit

suspension lowered

Fail 4 Jan 2017 54,038 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp reflector damaged on nearside light unit

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,498 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 42,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,508 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 37,495 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 May 2011 37,495 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,563 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 53,563 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,419 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 11,996 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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Y207 YRY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y207 YRY, 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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Y207 YRY is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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