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Y226 GAX

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,512 mi
Last recorded31,512 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 GAX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 31,512 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,997 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 28,997 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,655 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,370 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 12,990 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 12,990 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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Y226 GAX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y226 GAX, 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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Y226 GAX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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