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Y227 OBJ

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,784 mi
Last recorded45,784 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 OBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 45,784 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 45,193 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 44,746 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 44,736 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 44,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,475 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,004 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion L/H fork seal. (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down. (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Mar 2016 44,004 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside R/H. (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low R/H. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion L/H fork seal. (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,994 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,636 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,446 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,924 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Apr 2012 42,924 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,361 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,681 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,072 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,316 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,821 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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Y227 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y227 OBJ, 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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Y227 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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