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Y226 GCA

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,852 mi
Last recorded33,852 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 33,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 33,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 33,564 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 33,473 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 28,640 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 26,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 26,667 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,472 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 25,727 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,353 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,085 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,543 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,577 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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Y226 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 Y226 GCA, 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 Y226 GCA registered?

Y226 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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