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Y228 EDA

2001 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,979 mi
Last recorded36,979 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS60021,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 EDA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 36,979 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 34,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 34,051 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 34,035 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 33,915 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 33,802 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,521 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 32,931 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 32,183 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,529 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,852 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,928 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,781 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,287 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 25,287 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,222 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,286 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 19,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,322 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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Y228 EDA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y228 EDA, 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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Y228 EDA is a 2001 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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