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Y226 PSP

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,524 mi
Last recorded17,524 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 PSP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 17,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 17,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 17,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 16,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 16,551 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,535 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 16,535 miles

Offside Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 16,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,907 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 15,907 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,807 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 PSP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PSP, 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 PSP registered?

Y226 PSP is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y226 PSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y226 PSP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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