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Y216 RRA

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,949 mi
Last recorded53,949 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 RRA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 53,949 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 49,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 44,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 39,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 35,734 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 31,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 28,229 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 28,229 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 22,428 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 22,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,740 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

front exhaust slightly corroded

rear brake hose Farrell's slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 20,774 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 20,344 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 20,099 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 11,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 11,834 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,583 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 10,467 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 10,467 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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Y216 RRA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y216 RRA, 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 Y216 RRA registered?

Y216 RRA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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